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Francis Tuffy

24 Dec. 2024

4 min read

HSP Asia Comes Full Circle for its 20th Anniversary

The 20th edition of the High Security Printing™ (HSP) Asia conference in Bangkok, Thailand (2-4 December 2024), marked an important milestone in advancing the region’s security printing industry.

Events

Francis Tuffy

24 Dec. 2024

4 min read

Quantum Cracks Military-Grade ID Encryption – or Did It?

Recent claims that Chinese researchers have cracked military-grade encryption using quantum computing have sparked concern and headlines. However, a further look at the claims reveals that the picture is not quite that straightforward.

Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

24 Dec. 2024

4 min read

2024: A Year of Convergence and Consolidation

In a significant digital innovation, Kenya has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, overhauling its visa application process.

News

Marc-Julian Siewert

27 Nov. 2024

2 min read

Christmas Time, Vacation Time: It’s Already a Bit Digital at the Border

Christmas is near. Many travellers will once again need their passport when crossing borders. However, digitisation is now reducing the steps required to check passports when travelling. Veridos demonstrates how modern technologies can ensure greater convenience and shorter queues.

Travel

Francis Tuffy

27 Nov. 2024

2 min read

Changes in Visa-Free Travel: A Bellwether for Global Mobility

The October 2024 edition of the Henley Passport Index ranks passport strength by the number of countries their holders can visit without requiring a visa. At the top of the list is Singapore, whose passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 195 countries, maintaining its position as a leader in global mobility.

Travel

Francis Tuffy

27 Nov. 2024

4 min read

Editorial: Governments Need CRVS, and CRVS Needs Identity

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for accurate public health data in crisis management, once again highlighting the importance of robust civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems.

Editorial

Francis Tuffy

27 Nov. 2024

11 min read

Interview with Dr Joseph Atick: Biometrics Pioneer and ID4Africa Co-Founder

Dr Joseph Atick is renowned for his pioneering work in the field of biometric identification, particularly in facial recognition technology. He is considered one of the founding figures in the development of biometric systems and has contributed significantly to making biometric identification widely accessible and usable.

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Francis Tuffy

27 Nov. 2024

5 min read

News in Brief

Lithuania’s Identity Documents Personalisation Centre (IDPC) has announced the termination of its passport production contract with Garsų Pasaulis, a prominent Lithuanian printing and security solutions company.

News

Francis Tuffy

27 Nov. 2024

3 min read

Secure Identity Sector Acquisitions Continue at Pace

The secure identity industry continues to witness significant consolidation as key industry players announce acquisitions to strengthen their portfolios and expand their offerings.

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Francis Tuffy

27 Nov. 2024

2 min read

New Orleans Launches Municipal ID Programme

New Orleans is set to join a growing number of US cities offering municipal ID cards, a step aimed at assisting immigrants, homeless individuals, and other residents who struggle to secure state-issued identification.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

27 Nov. 2024

2 min read

AI Arms Race

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already improving biometric authentication systems, enhancing their accuracy and efficiency. However, advances in AI have also introduced new vulnerabilities, particularly through AI-driven spoofing techniques and deepfake technologies.

AI

Tobias Nuessle

1 Nov. 2024

3 min read

Biometrics Will Shape the Future of Border Controls

How can the travel industry and authorities ensure efficient yet secure border crossings in the face of rising passenger numbers at airports? New technological solutions with biometric data provide the answer.

Biometrics

Francis Tuffy

1 Nov. 2024

2 min read

EU Fights Digital Identity Theft

European law enforcement agencies are increasing their efforts to combat digital identity theft through the implementation of the European Identity Theft Observatory System (EITHOS), a centralised platform designed to address online identity fraud across the continent.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

31 Oct. 2024

3 min read

Swedish Police Push for Real-Time Facial Recognition

The Swedish National Police is advocating for the deployment of real-time facial recognition technology to bolster efforts against serious crimes, such as those linked to the increasing number of gang-related incidents.

Digital Identity

Chander S Jeena

31 Oct. 2024

3 min read

Biometric Sensors for Automotive Authentication

Following last month’s exploration of vehicle licence plate identification (a slight departure from the usual focus of ID & Secure Document News™ on securing identities and payments), this month we delve into advances in automotive biometric technology.

Biometrics

Francis Tuffy

30 Oct. 2024

2 min read

Call for Papers: ODDS 2025

Since 2019, the Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) conference is where cutting-edge research is revealed, debated, and refined, making it the must-attend event for those shaping the future of security in both physical and digital documents.

Events

Francis Tuffy

30 Oct. 2024

5 min read

News in Brief

The German government has announced plans to develop a state digital wallet for smartphones, which will allow citizens to identify themselves digitally across the European Union.

News

Francis Tuffy

30 Oct. 2024

1 min read

Have Your Say on PQC Preparedness: Join the Survey

The rise of quantum computing poses serious risks to current cryptographic systems, threatening the security of identity management platforms and sensitive data across both public and private sectors. Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is being developed to counter these risks, but readiness levels vary widely.

Digital Identity

Francis Tuffy

29 Oct. 2024

4 min read

Is Identity Still Part of Critical Infrastructure?

The world is rapidly transitioning from physical to digital ID systems, and the approaches to this change across the globe are strikingly varied. How long can this shift to digital identity remain part of critical infrastructure when its implementation is so uneven around the globe?

Editorial

Francis Tuffy

29 Oct. 2024

2 min read

A New OVD for ID Protection

As identity document forgery becomes increasingly sophisticated, the need for advanced security features in polycarbonate ID documents has become more critical.

ID Cards

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HSP Asia Comes Full Circle for its 20th Anniversary

Quantum Cracks Military-Grade ID Encryption – or Did It?

2024: A Year of Convergence and Consolidation

Christmas Time, Vacation Time: It’s Already a Bit Digital at the Border

Changes in Visa-Free Travel: A Bellwether for Global Mobility

Editorial: Governments Need CRVS, and CRVS Needs Identity

Interview with Dr Joseph Atick: Biometrics Pioneer and ID4Africa Co-Founder

News in Brief

Secure Identity Sector Acquisitions Continue at Pace

New Orleans Launches Municipal ID Programme

AI Arms Race

Biometrics Will Shape the Future of Border Controls

EU Fights Digital Identity Theft

Swedish Police Push for Real-Time Facial Recognition

Biometric Sensors for Automotive Authentication

Call for Papers: ODDS 2025

News in Brief

Have Your Say on PQC Preparedness: Join the Survey

Is Identity Still Part of Critical Infrastructure?

A New OVD for ID Protection

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