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,

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Remote Proctor NOW, Anytime,

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Remote Proctor NOW

Scheduled location

Remote Proctor PRO, scheduled

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Remote Proctor PRO

Anytime, anywhere

For more information, please contact: Software Secure Sales Inquiries

sales@softwaresecure.com | (617) 340-6381

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Secure Testing. Anytime. Anywhere.