PINoptic

SDK

PINoptic's core product is the PINoptic Software Development Kit (SDK). The PINoptic SDK allows any number of bespoke VPOTP applications to be developed to suit the specific, individual needs of each client.

PINoptic is robust and easily implemented, fulfilling wider corporate security objectives extremely cost-effectively whilst being easy to use by customers and employees alike.

Description

PIN and password systems have proliferated with modern security needs. Using existing hardware and infrastructure, PINoptic provides a vastly improved, user friendly security solution.

Customers can purchase a Software Development Kit to design and implement a bespoke solution or a PINoptic development team can design a system for the customer on a per seat license agreement.

  • Financial and banking
  • Internet logon and e-commerce
  • Mobile connectivity
  • Corporate IT
  • Building access control

Benefits

  • Based on a scalable mathematically robust algorithm which resists hacking and observation.
  • 100 times more secure than Chip & PIN.
  • As secure as token based security without the need to carry a piece of hardware.
  • Universal solution which is user friendly but highly secure
  • Appeals to a global market with differing literacy levels.
  • Can be integrated into existing hardware and infrastructure.
  • Reduction in fraud.
  • Significant simplification of authentication.
  • Universal and easy to remember.
  • Language, culture & literacy neutral.
  • No additional hardware device required by users.
  • Financial savings.
  • User resistance minimised.

Technical Info

Two software development kit (SDK) are available. The first is written in C++ for easy integration into host devices. A static library is available for Windows PCs and a small-footprint version for Windows Mobile platforms. The second SDK is in java for integration with web-based applications.

Each SDK comprises a PINoptic authentication engine and a straightforward applications programmer interface (API) which allows control of:

Configuration including:

  • Number, size, shape and position of virtual buttons.
  • Design, size and position of the images on each virtual button.
  • The number of elements in the PIC code.
  • The choice between static and dynamic PINoptic grids.

And operation including:

  • PIC code setting.
  • PIC code authentication.

Implementation

PINoptic licenses the use of its software development kit which include technical support, bespoke development training and customisable end-user training so that a VPOTP solution can be created to suit your IT needs and existing IT environment.

Market information

Corporate IT

  • The value of the global IT security market is to grow to $58 billion £29 billion) by 2010. (ReportBuyer.com)
  • The overall enterprise IT security market topped $20bn in 2004. (SecurityPark/Datamonitor)
  • A survey by a well-known competitor showed that up to 30% of help desk requests in companies are password-related. And with leading analysts estimating the cost of a help desk call at up to $70, the total annual cost for password help can add up quickly.

Credit Card Fraud

  • In 2005, the costs and damages caused by identity theft reached $56.6 billion. (Gartner)
  • Credit card fraud in the UK alone is estimated at £428m in 2006 (APACS)

Internet

  • Online banking fraud increased from £23.2m in 2005 to £33.5m in 2006 - UK only. (APACS)

Mobile

  • Telecoms fraud is currently running at $12bn - $55bn per annum. (Chorleywood Consulting)

Residential Access Control

  • The residential security market in Europe generated revenue of 1.6 billion euros with a growth rate of 3.3% over the previous year. It is estimated that the market will grow up to approximately 2 billion euros by 2012. (Frost & Sullivan)