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Voice biometrics for reduced fraud
Case study
Context:
An organization was looking to eliminate fraud
in consumer transaction, and mitigate the risk
of unauthorized access to sensitive
information.
Recommended solution:
It involves a FinTech platform with a voice
biometrics technology, which assures user
authentication by using every individual‘s
unique voiceprint.
• This technology reduces the costs and risks
associated with authentication that requires
password or sharing of sensitive data.
• This voice biometrics solution offers an
innovative alternative for remote user
authentication irrespective of access device
and language.
Client impact:
• Removed the need for an access device
• Reduced call time and cost
• Improved fraud protection
• Enhanced consumer experience
• Maintained brand equity
Contact us
Challenges of current authentication process
Remembering too many passwords
Security tokens easily misplaced
and go out of time sync
Prone to phishing, smishing and
vishing
Arduous questioning process
Varun Mittal
EY Global Emerging Markets FinTech
Leader
varun.mittal@sg.ey.com
KYC unique
authentication
Leading-edge tech capabilities
High performance
server
technology
Advanced
security
Seamless
registration
Voice authentication features
Automated calibration
Nasal cavity and lung
capacity
Twenty-for machine
parameters
Panic detection Fraudster enrolment Passive authentication
Background model Liveliness detection
Pitch, tonality and
frequency
Solution benefits
Average handling time with agent
reduced from 20 to 40 seconds
Up to 10 times reduction in fraud in
the contact center1 2
Up to 99.995% success rate with
automated authentication
Improved KYC management3 4
Voice authentication features
Customer or
employee
Interactive voice
response (IVR) or
web or voice
platform
Secure
information and
automated
transaction
Pass phrase Secured interaction
Amvoice
Claimed ID
plus audio
Verification
results Secure access
to contact center
or helpdesk
Website: www.ey.com/sg/fintechhub
Email: fintech@sg.ey.com
Sahil Gupta
EY ASEAN FinTech Manager
sahil.gupta@sg.ey.com
EY | Assurance | Tax | Transactions | Advisory
About EY
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory
services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build
trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the
world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver
on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a
critical role in building a better working world for our people, for
our clients and for our communities.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or
more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each
of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited,
a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to
clients. For more information about our organization, please visit
ey.com.
© 2018 EYGM Limited.
All Rights Reserved.
EYG no. 011378-18Gbl
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refer to your advisors for specific advice.
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Voice biometrics for reduced fraud

  • 1. Voice biometrics for reduced fraud Case study Context: An organization was looking to eliminate fraud in consumer transaction, and mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information. Recommended solution: It involves a FinTech platform with a voice biometrics technology, which assures user authentication by using every individual‘s unique voiceprint. • This technology reduces the costs and risks associated with authentication that requires password or sharing of sensitive data. • This voice biometrics solution offers an innovative alternative for remote user authentication irrespective of access device and language. Client impact: • Removed the need for an access device • Reduced call time and cost • Improved fraud protection • Enhanced consumer experience • Maintained brand equity Contact us Challenges of current authentication process Remembering too many passwords Security tokens easily misplaced and go out of time sync Prone to phishing, smishing and vishing Arduous questioning process Varun Mittal EY Global Emerging Markets FinTech Leader varun.mittal@sg.ey.com KYC unique authentication Leading-edge tech capabilities High performance server technology Advanced security Seamless registration Voice authentication features Automated calibration Nasal cavity and lung capacity Twenty-for machine parameters Panic detection Fraudster enrolment Passive authentication Background model Liveliness detection Pitch, tonality and frequency Solution benefits Average handling time with agent reduced from 20 to 40 seconds Up to 10 times reduction in fraud in the contact center1 2 Up to 99.995% success rate with automated authentication Improved KYC management3 4 Voice authentication features Customer or employee Interactive voice response (IVR) or web or voice platform Secure information and automated transaction Pass phrase Secured interaction Amvoice Claimed ID plus audio Verification results Secure access to contact center or helpdesk Website: www.ey.com/sg/fintechhub Email: fintech@sg.ey.com Sahil Gupta EY ASEAN FinTech Manager sahil.gupta@sg.ey.com
  • 2. EY | Assurance | Tax | Transactions | Advisory About EY EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com. © 2018 EYGM Limited. All Rights Reserved. EYG no. 011378-18Gbl ED None. This material has been prepared for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax or other professional advice. Please refer to your advisors for specific advice. ey.com