deliver certification exams online conveniently and securely anytime. anywhere
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Deliver Certification Exams Online Conveniently and Securely Anytime. Anywhere.
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Secure Testing. Anytime. Anywhere.
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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Software Secure Timeline
2000
Developed Solutions for
Classroom Use
2006
Built first Remote Proctoring Solution utilizing Software Secure hardware
2010
Integrated with Amazon Cloud for
scalability
2011
Built Record & Review Solution to utilize the student’s webcam
2012
Introduced features to facilitate
interaction with students
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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
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?
Online Exam Challenges for Certification
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Online Exam Proctoring Solutions
On-demand solution for online certification exams - proctored by
computer & webcam, authenticating the ID of online test takers.
Gold-standard proprietary hardware and software solution that delivers total
security for self-service examinations and prevents cheating.
The technology approach to assure true exam integrity for all distance learning exams.
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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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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1. Access software
2. Select your exam
3. Verify identity
4. Take your exam
Webcam-Based Proctor: How it Works
Exam Monitoring: Remote Proctor Methodology
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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
Exam Session recorded Test taker monitored Desktop recorded
Reviewers: 3 sets of eyes review each exam session
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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APMG Offers Convenient Online Proctoring
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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
Case Study
EXIN Offers Flexible and Affordable Online Exam Delivery Platform with Remote Proctor NOW
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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.
Case Study
Certification Organizations using Software Secure
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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
Balancing Priorities
Login/ID password, scheduled location
Login/ID, Password, anytime,
anywhere
Security
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Cost
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Remote Proctor NOW, Anytime,
anywhere
Remote Proctor NOW
Scheduled location
Remote Proctor PRO, scheduled
location
Remote Proctor PRO
Anytime, anywhere
For more information, please contact: Software Secure Sales Inquiries
[email protected] | (617) 340-6381
Follow us: @Software_Secure
Secure Testing. Anytime. Anywhere.