Microsoft Adds Face Check to Entra Verified ID

Microsoft introduced Face Check to Entra Verified ID, a facial-matching verification using Azure AI Face API and Microsoft Authenticator with liveness detection to mitigate account takeover and impersonation, with early adopters like BEMO. The feature provides configurable confidence scoring, emphasizes privacy by not storing images, and is set to expand verification attributes through partners such as Dun & Bradstreet and LexisNexis. Analysts highlight growing interest in facial biometrics alongside regulatory, privacy, and pricing considerations, suggesting broader adoption over time.