2. About Software Secure
Software Secure
Founded 1999
HQ in Newton, Massachusetts
(www.softwaresecure.com)
Award-winning solutions for secure, convenient and scalable exam integrity
wherever or whenever exams are administered - with different robust security
models for variable kinds of computer-based exam.
Solutions for Certification Organizations, Higher Education and K-12
- Distance Learning and Classroom Environments
- Assures integrity of test conditions with patented technology
- Authenticates test candidate’s ID with biometrics and proprietary monitoring system
- End-to-end exam administration services
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3. Software Secure Timeline
Introduced features
Developed Integrated with
to facilitate
Solutions for Amazon Cloud for
interaction with
Classroom Use scalability
students
2000 2006 2010 2011 2012
Built first Remote Built Record & Review
Proctoring Solution Solution to utilize the
utilizing Software student’s webcam
Secure hardware
5. Secure Test Solutions for Certification
Software Secure provides a spectrum of solutions that protect the integrity
of test conditions and the authenticity of the test taker, while providing
end-to-end exam administration services.
Remote and Classroom Testing
Products & Services
Remote Proctor PRO & NOW
Video Review Services
Securexam Browser
Securexam Student
Planet SSI
6. Online Exam Challenges for Certification
Convenience - how do you offer
flexible and secure options?
Authentication - how do you make sure
a candidate is who they say they are?
Security - how do you make sure test
takers are taking exams honestly?
Cost - how do you make all of the
above fit your organizations (or the
candidate’s) bottom line?
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7. Online Exam Proctoring Solutions
The technology approach to assure true exam
integrity for all distance learning exams.
Gold-standard proprietary hardware and On-demand solution for online
software solution that delivers total certification exams - proctored by
security for self-service examinations computer & webcam, authenticating the
and prevents cheating. ID of online test takers.
8. Remote Proctor PRO – Total Exam Security
Addresses every area of exam security by
authenticating his/her identity and controlling
a test taker’s computer while watching and
listening to the exam environment.
Integrated Hardware & Software Components:
Remote Proctor Pro : Hardware device that
uses biometrics to authenticate the identity of
the test-taker, records all sound, and videos a
360-degree view of the exam environment.
Securexam : Patented software which
provides access to computer-based exams
while simultaneously locking down the desktop
by preventing access to all other non-
examination materials or applications
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9. Remote Proctor NOW – Affordable. On-Demand.
Easy - utilizes existing webcam and
microphone that test taker already owns-
they can be taking a test in less than three
minutes!
Records webcam view, audio and desktop to
ensure compliant exam conditions
No scheduling required – eliminate need to
travel to a test center
Cost-effective method to provide remote test
proctoring all for about $20 per exam
Each test is reviewed by multiple certified
proctors to catalog exam policy violations
Can work with any test delivery system
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10. Webcam-Based Proctor: How it Works
1. Access software
2. Select your exam
3. Verify identity
4. Take your exam
11. Exam Monitoring: Remote Proctor Methodology
Records webcam view, audio and desktop to memorialize each exam session
Reputable Reviewers - Certified Proctors
Multiple Proctors: Three sets of eyes review each exam session
Catalogs exam policy violations to assure compliance with exam policies
Reviewers: 3 sets of eyes review each exam session
Test taker monitored Desktop recorded Exam Session recorded
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12. We work with almost any Test Delivery System:
Remote Proctor Solutions can be easily integrated
with your Test Delivery System (or LMS), creating
a natural extension of the applications your
organization already has in place.
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13. Case
Study
APMG Offers Convenient Online Proctoring
Challenge:
APMG began exploring options to help enable their candidates to take their exams
remotely while maintaining exam integrity. They needed the solution to secure the
online test taking environment as well as securing the access to the exam.
Results:
Convenience - test-takers can take certification exams without scheduling or traveling to test center
Affordable & Flexible – solution that meets rigorous security standards with minimal resources
Confidence that candidate’s testing environment is secure and meeting APMG’s compliance standards
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14. Case EXIN Offers Flexible and Affordable Online Exam
Study
Delivery Platform with Remote Proctor NOW
Challenge:
EXIN is one of the leading providers of IT certification testing. EXIN needed a way to make
it more convenient and affordable for test takers to take their exams. The technology had
to ensure the integrity of the exam environment while being easy to use.
Results:
Test takers can take exams from home at any time of the day or night, with existing
equipment that the test taker already owned, while being cost effective. 14
15. Certification Organizations using Software Secure
The integrity of certification exams is one of the most critical components of the
credentialing process. Software Secure provides this assurance conveniently and
affordably – here are some of our customers
Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Scotland
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