Sony Adds New Feature to Cameras to Help Prevent Photo Tampering

via sony.eu

Sony has added a new feature to its cameras for corporate business users. In-camera anti-forgery technology helps detect any changes applied to the image, protecting them from misuse.

The problem of unauthorized editing and another misuse of digital photo data has become a worldwide concern. So, Sony has developed this tamper-proof technology to protect images. This technology is based on standard encryption.

When a user activates Sony's in-camera signing mode, the camera's processor secretly scans the captured image. Any pixel modification or possible manipulation of the image will invalidate the image signature. The user's own certificate server will determine the changes to the image.

Enhancing security in various sectors

As image manipulation has become commonplace in a number of industries, cryptographic testing has ensured the security and secure transmission of images. The technology is used for passport and identity card authentication, as well as authentication in the media, medical and law enforcement sectors. This technology helped the construction and insurance sectors securely record damage and provide a secure basis for inspection.

Yasu Baba, director of digital imaging and European product marketing at Sony, said:

It is Sony’s mission to strengthen business solutions with cutting-edge imagery technology and our in-camera digital signing is a real gamechanger for combatting image manipulation and forgery across multiple industries. Whilst appropriate adaptations for each industry need to be made, the digital signature is multilingual and can be used internationally, enabling organizations worldwide to streamline mandatory image signing with Sony technology.

This feature is available in cameras starting from Alpha 7 IV onwards. For fast processing and high resolution, the Alpha 7 IV combines a 33.0MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor with the BIONZ XR™ imaging engine.

Users will need a license to enable Sony's signing mode. According to the company, this feature will be available for business users. Sony will continue to explore how to enhance security across multiple industries using industry-leading imaging technology. Along with the Alpha 7 IV, the company plans to expand the lineup of upcoming models. 

via sony.eu