Testing that Builds Trust

At ROC, our consistent top-tier performance in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) rankings is no accident—it’s the result of a deliberate, disciplined engineering approach and a culture of never resting on our success. These public benchmarks validate the accuracy and speed of our face recognition, fingerprint matching, and iris recognition systems. However, what really sets us apart is what happens before we ever submit to NIST—a relentless internal process of testing, refining, and optimizing our biometrics to meet real-world demands. 

Testing isn’t just a checkbox or a marketing claim. It’s how we make sure the technology you rely on actually works when and where you need it. From mobile authentication to identity verification, testing translates directly to better outcomes—fewer errors, faster responses, and greater trust in every match. 

This rigorous approach ensures our solutions are competitive and ready for real-world use. More than just chasing rankings, we’re committed to solving operational problems with precision and purpose. 

Leading Through Collaboration

Beyond testing, ROC is deeply involved in shaping the future of biometrics through active participation in international standards groups. These groups help define how biometric technology is used, evaluated, and deployed across industries like law enforcement, government, and commercial environments.

We work with these standards groups:

• ASTM (Advancing Standards Transforming Markets)
  

  A standards development organization that provides a platform for creating technical standards across various industries, including biometrics.
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• BIWG (Biometric Interagency Working Groups)
  

  A group of U.S. federal agencies that collaborate to improve and standardize biometric systems and practices across government organizations.
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• FISWG (Facial Identification Scientific Working Group)
  

  A group focused on developing standards and best practices for facial recognition technology.
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• IAI (The International Association of Identification)
  

  A global organization dedicated to advancing forensic identification and criminal justice through education and standards.
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• NIST OSAC (Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science)
  

  A NIST initiative focused on establishing scientific standards and practices for forensic science.
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• NIST Conferences
  

  Conferences organized by NIST, like the International Face and Fingerprint Performance Conference, to share knowledge, advancements, and standards in fields like biometrics, measurement, and technology.

These collaborations are critical in producing standards that cover everything from best practices to training and ethics, and are designed for public review and agency use. This ensures that biometric systems perform flawlessly from start to finish.

We help create standards for:

• System-wide biometric performance
• Deployment and integration best practices
• Examiner training and professional guidance
• High-quality biometric image capture
• Proper handling of image printing/scanning
• Digital file integrity and preservation
• Ethical use of biometric systems

Built for the Real World

It is a ROC core belief to not only produce leading biometric algorithms but also to help agencies operate more effectively. That means thinking beyond the algorithm.

Three considerations we account for:

1. Legal and privacy issues at the national, state, or local levels.
   

   Biometric data is sensitive, and its collection and use are subject to various laws and regulations. Understanding the legal and privacy issues at different levels ensures that biometric solutions are deployed in a way that respects privacy rights and applicable laws. Without this understanding, there could be risks of privacy violations, legal challenges, or loss of public trust.

2. Usability and efficiency of the technology.
   

   Even the most sophisticated biometric algorithms won’t be effective if the technology is difficult to use or inefficient in real-world settings. Ensuring usability means the technology can be seamlessly integrated into various operational environments, allowing agencies to perform tasks quickly and accurately. Efficiency and ease of use are crucial for adoption and for avoiding costly mistakes or delays during operations.

3. Forensic validity.
   

   Forensic validity is vital for ensuring that biometric data is reliable and can be used as evidence in legal proceedings. If biometric technology doesn’t produce accurate and trustworthy results, it could undermine investigations and lead to wrongful conclusions. Understanding forensic validity ensures that the technology meets strict standards for evidence gathering and analysis, maintaining its credibility in the justice system.

Our results speak for themselves, but it’s our deeper involvement in the standards ecosystems that reflects the ROC mission: to build world-class biometrics that are ethical, practical, and effective. Contact our solutions team to learn how our testing expertise and standards-driven innovation can support your mission.