Synaptics, AMD Collaborate on Enterprise-Grade Biometric PC Security for Next-Generation Microsoft Operating System
July 11 2018 - 8:00AM
Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ: SYNA), the leading developer of
human interface solutions, together with AMD, today announced a
joint initiative centered on delivering a new industry benchmark in
highly-secure biometric fingerprint authentication for
enterprise/commercial and consumer notebook PCs based on
next-generation AMD Ryzen™ Mobile platform and Microsoft’s
next-generation operating system. The collaboration brings a new
level of security for AMD-based laptops by leveraging Synaptics’
unique FS7600 Match-in-Sensor™ fingerprint sensor technology with
powerful AMD Ryzen Mobile processors, and Microsoft’s forthcoming
biometric security OS including Windows Hello.
Synaptics’ Match-in-Sensor™ technology is the industry’s first
fully hardware encapsulated fingerprint sensor and matching
solution. Hardened authentication is literally “off the grid”,
isolating fingerprint image enrollment, pattern storage and
biometric matching within the fingerprint sensor to provide
best-in-class protection against on-device threats. Match-in-Sensor
fingerprint authentication is a System-on-Chip (SoC) architecture
in which a single device performs both input/output functions with
an in-sensor microprocessor executing firmware. By performing
security sensitive functions completely inside the SoC,
Match-in-Sensor adds a new level of security due to total isolation
from the host operating system.
Saeid Moshkelani, corporate vice
president & general manager, Client Compute Business Unit,
AMD: “At AMD, security is a top priority. As part of our
ongoing commitment, hardened biometric security is a critical
requirement for our next-generation Ryzen Mobile platforms. We are
excited to be working with Synaptics and Microsoft in a
collaborative effort to develop and deliver one of the most secure
Ryzen Mobile platform to date.”
Godfrey Cheng, corporate vice president, PC Division and
Corporate Marketing, Synaptics: “With the growing adoption
of fingerprint sensors on notebook PCs across both business and
consumer platforms, there has never been a more critical time to
broadly implement very strong biometric authentication to protect
enterprises and enable secure consumer mobile payments against
deviant black hat hackers. Synaptics’ FS7600 Match-in-Sensor SoC is
the industry’s most secure fingerprint solution to protect against
these threats.”
Synaptics’ fingerprint sensors are available with the
SentryPoint™ security suite of powerful tools to protect user
identity. This includes Quantum Matcher™ for adaptive fingerprint
template matching and authentication; SecureLink™ which combines
support for TLS protocol with ECC authentication and AES
encryption; and PurePrint™ anti-spoof technology to help
distinguish between fake or spoofed fingerprints and real fingers.
PurePrint™ drivers are regularly updated to combat new spoofing
techniques and materials.
About Synaptics: Synaptics is the pioneer and
leader of the human interface revolution, bringing innovative and
intuitive user experiences to intelligent devices. Synaptics’ broad
portfolio of touch, display, biometrics, voice, audio, and
multimedia products is built on the company’s rich R&D,
extensive IP and dependable supply chain capabilities. With
solutions designed for mobile, PC, smart home, and automotive
industries, Synaptics combines ease of use, functionality and
aesthetics to enable products that help make our digital lives more
productive, secure and enjoyable. (NASDAQ: SYNA)
www.synaptics.com.
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SentryPoint, Quantum Matcher, PurePrint, SecureLink, Synaptics,
and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United
States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of
their respective owners.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Ryzen, and combinations
thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices,
Inc.
For further information, please contact: David
Hurd Synaptics +1-408-904-2766 david.hurd@synaptics.com
Peter Amos AMD +1-512-602-0887 peter.amos@amd.com
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