Face Recognition Solutions
Accurate identity verification, deployed responsibly.
Face recognition can replace lost badges and shared PINs with fast, reliable identity verification. We help you decide whether it is the right fit, select the technology, integrate it with your access systems and put the legal and privacy safeguards in place from day one.
Who this is for
Built for organizations like yours
Restricted Areas
Data centers, labs, pharmacies and equipment rooms where only specific people may enter.
High-Traffic Entrances
Offices and facilities where badges are shared, lost or tailgated through every day.
Shift-Based Workforces
Manufacturing, logistics and healthcare sites that need reliable time-and-attendance and entry records.
The problem
Risks we address
Credential sharing
Badges and PINs prove possession, not identity, so anyone holding one gets in.
Spoofing and bias
Poorly chosen systems can be fooled by photos or perform unevenly across people.
Biometric privacy liability
Laws such as Illinois BIPA, Texas CUBI, CCPA/CPRA and GDPR carry real penalties for mishandled biometric data.
What's included
How we help
Use Cases
- Touchless access control
- Restricted-area and two-factor entry
- Visitor pre-registration and check-in
- Time and attendance verification
- Watch-list alerts where lawful and appropriate
Safeguards We Build In
- Liveness and anti-spoofing detection
- Accuracy and demographic performance testing
- Opt-in enrollment and consent records
- Encrypted templates and retention limits
- On-premises processing options
Responsible use is part of the solution
Biometric data is among the most sensitive information an organization can hold. We will tell you when face recognition is not the right answer, and we design every deployment around consent, transparency and data minimization.
- Written notice and informed consent before enrollment
- Alternative entry methods for people who opt out
- Published retention schedule and deletion process
- No sale or sharing of biometric data
- Human review before any consequential action
Our approach
How an engagement runs
Evaluate
Confirm the use case, legal requirements and whether face recognition is the right tool.
Select
Compare vendors on accuracy, anti-spoofing, privacy features and integration.
Pilot
Run a controlled pilot that measures accuracy and user experience before rollout.
Deploy
Integrate with access control, publish policies and train administrators.
Why Thornshield
Why work with us
Digital and Physical
One partner for compliance, cybersecurity and the physical security technology that protects your sites.
Policy to Practice
Policies are only useful when controls enforce them. We design both, so audits reflect reality.
Vendor-Neutral Advice
Recommendations are based on your risk and budget, not on a product we need to sell.
Engineers Who Build
When commercial tools fall short, we write the software ourselves, securely.
FAQ
Common questions
Is face recognition legal for our business?
It depends on where you operate and how it is used. Several U.S. states and cities, as well as the EU, regulate biometric data. We assess your requirements with your legal counsel before anything is deployed.
Does the system store photos of employees?
Most modern systems store an encrypted mathematical template rather than a photo. We configure retention limits and deletion so data does not outlive its purpose.
Works well with
Related services
Talk to us about face recognition solutions
Tell us about your organization and what worries you most. We'll come back with an honest view of your risks and the most practical way to address them.