Observer's data-driven defense beats the pants off traditional proctoring tools by analyzing real-time test data to detect misconduct instantly. Catch risks others miss, improve the test taker experience, and cut costs by 50% or more.
Traditional Proctoring wastes time and money by treating everyone as if they are high-risk. Now there’s a better way, and it’s only a fraction of the cost.
Traditional Proctors can’t detect most cheating. You’re paying premium prices for a broken model, and still risking your exam’s integrity.
Eye-tracking alerts? Session crashes? Awkward surveillance in someone’s bedroom? Your candidates deserve better.
Observer eliminates the biggest cost drivers in traditional proctoring using resources smartly and effectively. Human reviewers only step in when data indicates they’re needed, maintaining enterprise-level security while dramatically reducing expenses.
Traditional proctoring struggles to catch even simple cheating, and stands little chance against AI use, proxies, or preknowledge. Observer delivers stronger protection than any proctoring system by analyzing live test data (not only visually watching test-takers) to identify risks in real time and alert human reviewers when intervention is needed.
Traditional proctoring treats every test-taker as an equal threat. Observer changes that by focusing on data instead of people, making exams calmer, smoother, and more respectful.
Tell us a little about your organization’s needs and request your free demo today!
Observer analyzes test design, real-time test session data, and proctoring inputs to detect whether a test session exceeds a predetermined risk threshold.
Observer is a more secure, less expensive, and examinee-friendly way to monitor test administration. Instead of attempting to passively watch everyone, it analyzes data, using multiple signals to identify risks as they happen.
Its AI-powered analysis system calculates a patented risk score in real time. When a session’s score exceeds your pre-determined threshold, it’s flagged for immediate human review and the test session is only interrupted if warranted.
This process eliminates unnecessary monitoring for most test-takers while ensuring high-risk sessions receive the right level of scrutiny.
Observer isn’t an incremental improvement, it’s a reimagined foundation for exam security during test administration. Here’s how it compares to traditional and AI-only proctoring systems.
Treats all test takers as an equal threat. Passively watches all test takers through cameras and microphones; limited to what’s visible or audible.
Analyzes test design data, test session data, and traditional proctoring cues for a complete, real-time view of risk. Human reviewers step in only when needed, focusing on specific, data-informed tasks for test sessions that have exceeded a risk threshold.
Data-driven detection catches both simple and complex misconduct.
Observer Plus adds secure test design to neutralize pre-knowledge and content exposure before testing begins.
Invasive and stressful with constant observation and interruptions.
Complex setup, software installs, and long wait times.
Creates a smooth, calm, non-invasive experience.
Observer asks only what’s truly necessary, avoids unnecessary intrusion, and minimizes interruptions. No downloads, minimal intervention.
Depends on intrusive software and complex installations that cause frustration and raise privacy concerns.
Observer’s suspicious browser monitoring achieves high security without requiring a lockdown browser or limiting accessibility.
Continuous recording and long-term storage of personal data.
Privacy-first by design. Collects only essential data, stored securely and reviewed only when needed. Observer complies with major data protection standards as specified within frameworks of SOC 2, ISO 27001:2022, and ISO 42001:2023.
Often tied to one vendor’s platform or workflows. Many customers locked into multi-year retainer agreements.
Built to fit your testing ecosystem.
LTI 1.3–compliant and ready to integrate seamlessly with your LMS, CMS, or existing software systems.
Enterprise-level monitoring at a dramatically lower cost.
Observer eliminates unnecessary staffing and infrastructure for predictable, sustainable, scalable savings.
Observer isn’t an incremental improvement, it’s a reimagined foundation for exam security during test administration. Here’s how it compares to traditional and AI-only proctoring systems.
Treats all test takers as an equal threat. Passively watches all test takers through cameras and microphones; limited to what’s visible or audible.
Analyzes test design data, test session data, and traditional proctoring cues for a complete, real-time view of risk. Human reviewers step in only when needed, focusing on specific, data-informed tasks for test sessions that have exceeded a risk threshold.
Data-driven detection catches both simple and complex misconduct.
Observer Plus adds secure test design to neutralize pre-knowledge and content exposure before testing begins.
Invasive and stressful with constant observation and interruptions.
Complex setup, software installs, and long wait times.
Creates a smooth, calm, non-invasive experience.
Observer asks only what’s truly necessary, avoids unnecessary intrusion, and minimizes interruptions. No downloads, minimal intervention.
Depends on intrusive software and complex installations that cause frustration and raise privacy concerns.
Observer’s suspicious browser monitoring achieves high security without requiring a lockdown browser or limiting accessibility.
Continuous recording and long-term storage of personal data.
Privacy-first by design. Collects only essential data, stored securely and reviewed only when needed. Observer complies with major data protection standards as specified within frameworks of SOC 2, ISO 27001:2022, and ISO 42001:2023.
Often tied to one vendor’s platform or workflows. Many customers locked into multi-year retainer agreements.
Built to fit your testing ecosystem.
LTI 1.3–compliant and ready to integrate seamlessly with your LMS, CMS, or existing software systems.
Enterprise-level monitoring at a dramatically lower cost.
Observer eliminates unnecessary staffing and infrastructure for predictable, sustainable, scalable savings.
Tell us a little about your organization’s needs and request your free demo today!
Read all the Frequently Asked Questions about Observer here.
Observer is not a traditional proctoring system—it’s a smarter approach to test administration monitoring. Unlike traditional proctoring, which treats all test-takers as high-risk and applies blanket monitoring, Observer analyzes test session data to assess security risks in real time during test administration and only brings in a human reviewer when necessary.
For the most robust protection, Observer PLUS adds an extra layer of nearly impenetrable security. The result: test administration that is cost-effective, secure, and a far better test-taker experience.
No. Observer runs entirely in a web browser, meaning test-takers don’t have to install any software, browser extensions, or create additional accounts.
This makes it user-friendly while still reducing security risks.
Observer is designed to be significantly more cost-effective than traditional proctoring solutions. Pricing varies based on test volume and relevant features. If you’re interested, contact us for a custom quote.
Yes! Observer is compatible with most Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Candidate Management Systems (CMS) that support LTI integration.
We’re also continuously expanding compatibility to ensure seamless implementation.
Absolutely. Observer supports both remote and in-person test administrations, making it a flexible solution for all testing environments.
If Observer detects a test session that exceeds the established risk threshold, it is immediately sent for human review to determine whether action is necessary. Your organization can either use Caveon’s professional reviewers or bring your own people (“BYOP”) to monitor and respond where needed.
Observer is designed with privacy in mind. It complies with major data security standards (ISO-27001, SOC2-II) and only collects the data absolutely necessary to ensure test integrity.
Instead of restricting test-takers’ devices, Observer monitors and analyzes real-time test session data including test design, response data, screen behavior, and session inputs to identify anomalies that indicate possible misconduct—all without forcing intrusive downloads or unnecessary restrictions.
Observer Plus is a security-enhanced tier of Observer that integrates Secure Test Design principles. By improving the way tests are structured, Observer Plus significantly reduces opportunities for cheating while making monitoring even more effective. It leads to fewer flagged sessions and even greater cost savings. We are here to help you navigate that change.
