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Veridas digital authentication solution receives ACCS accreditation
V in digital identity and biometrics , has received accreditation for its Age Estimation Technology from the UK ’ s Age Check Certification Scheme ( ACCS ) for Evaluation Assurance Level 2 .
Nokia selected by Brazil ’ s K2 Telecom as key partner to strengthen security
N with partner DPR by K2 Telecom Brazil to provide solutions that will help the ISP strengthen its network security and create new revenue streams .
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Veridas digital authentication solution receives ACCS accreditation

eridas , a Spanish technology company specialising

V in digital identity and biometrics , has received accreditation for its Age Estimation Technology from the UK ’ s Age Check Certification Scheme ( ACCS ) for Evaluation Assurance Level 2 .

The Age Check Certification Scheme ( ACCS ) is a UKASaccredited conformity assessment body , comprised of auditors , certification specialists and data protection experts . ACCS independently tests and certifies online and offline systems that check both age and identity , such as passport scanners , biometric technology and age verification software . ACCS is aimed at protecting children from the harm associated with access to age-restricted products , content and services .
Veridas offers a comprehensive age verification solution that leverages advanced AI technology to determine the age of an individual with just a selfie , in a matter of milliseconds . Supported by strong anti-spoofing and deep fake detection , the Veridas approach to Age Verification also incorporates rigorous identity document and biometric checks to be applied if the user ’ s age is under the required limit . This in-house developed solution reduces the risk of fines and damage to your reputation while providing fast and seamless access for customers .
“ As we expand into different territories , it is of utmost importance to secure the trust and recognition of our current and potential customers in the region ,” said Eduardo Azanza , CEO , Veridas . “ The internationally recognised ACCS is a highly regarded safeguard in the UK and a standard that we are thrilled to have easily met .”

Nokia selected by Brazil ’ s K2 Telecom as key partner to strengthen security

okia has announced that it has been selected

N with partner DPR by K2 Telecom Brazil to provide solutions that will help the ISP strengthen its network security and create new revenue streams .

Nokia will deploy its unique and innovative BNG / CGNAT wholesale solution , enabling K2 Telecom to provide all IP infrastructure and ISP requirements as-a-Service , as well as providing cloud-based DDoS Defence-as-a-Service .
K2 Telecom decided to strengthen its security capabilities with network-embedded DDoS security and selected Nokia Deepfield Defender , a software-based DDoS detection and mitigation solution that combines network data ( telemetry , DNS , BGP , etc .), with Nokia ’ s patented Deepfield Secure Genome – a cloud-based , continuously updated data feed that tracks the security context of the Internet . With its industry-leading DDoS protection capabilities , Deepfield Defender will be instrumental in helping K2 Telecom keep its services running and customers safe at all times . deploying more than 100 Machine Learning ( ML ) rules for automatic classification and precise allocation of applications and flows into security-related traffic types and categories .
This detailed security context of the Internet traffic ( e . g ., details about prior attacks , insecure servers and compromised IoT devices that can be used for DDoS attacks ) is used for the fast and accurate DDoS detection ( e . g ., the latest generation of botnet-originated DDoS ) and rapid mitigation of the most complex attacks .
This is the first Nokia Deepfield Defender deployment in a regional ISP in this part of the world .
Through Secure Genome technology , Deepfield Defender delivers detailed visibility into over 5 billion IPv4 and IPv6 addresses , tracking Internet traffic over 30 categories and
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