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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

Francis Tuffy

28 Oct. 2024

2 min read

Toppan Holdings to Acquire HID Citizen Identity Solutions

Toppan Holdings has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Citizen Identity Solutions division of HID Global from Assa Abloy, marking a significant move in the global identity solutions market.

Company Free Free

29 Sept. 2024

4 min read

Editorial: AI and QC, Prepare Now or Panic Later

As advances in artificial intelligence and quantum computing accelerate, a growing sense of concern surrounds their potential to undermine the cryptographic systems that secure our digital identities.

Editorial

Francis Tuffy

29 Sept. 2024

2 min read

Burkina Faso Introduces Next-Generation ePassport

The government of Burkina Faso has officially launched its next generation ePassport, featuring advanced security enhancements and meeting international standards for secure identity documents.

Passports

Francis Tuffy

26 Sept. 2024

5 min read

Stopping Real Equipment from Making Fake Documents

The usual picture that comes to mind of a counterfeiter’s modus operandi is one of clandestine operations carried out under cover of darkness. But what happens when the illegal activities are carried out in plain sight and what is the industry doing to prevent them?

Technology Free

Francis Tuffy

26 Sept. 2024

5 min read

News in Brief

NEC is set to launch a new biometric authentication system this month, using advanced facial recognition technology to authenticate large groups of people simultaneously, even while they are in motion.

News

Francis Tuffy

26 Sept. 2024

2 min read

We’ve Protected Driving Licences So Why Not Licence Plates

It’s not very often that ID & Secure Document News™ ventures beyond the remit of identifying and securing people and payments, but on this occasion vehicle licence plate identification, with its close ties to the security of driving licences, justifies the broader scope of identifying products.

Fraud Detection

Francis Tuffy

26 Sept. 2024

3 min read

Take Time to Think Ahead

Maybe it’s the return from the holiday season (in the northern hemisphere, at least) that has spurred three separate companies to publish white papers offering thought leadership on various aspects of the ID and secure document industry.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

26 Sept. 2024

3 min read

International ID Day: a Celebration, and a Call to Collaboration

International ID Day, observed on 16 September, is a global initiative aiming to raise awareness about the fundamental human right to legal identity.

ID Cards

Francis Tuffy

25 Sept. 2024

2 min read

HSP Asia Heads to Thailand this December

Reconnaissance, the High Security Printing™ (HSP) conference organiser, has announced that registration is now open for the upcoming HSP Asia event, scheduled for 2-4 December 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Events

Francis Tuffy

25 Sept. 2024

3 min read

IDEMIA Group and IN Groupe Enter Exclusive Negotiations

In a landmark move, IDEMIA Group has announced its entry into exclusive negotiations with IN Groupe for the acquisition of IDEMIA Smart Identity.

Company Free Free

Latest News

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

Toppan Holdings to Acquire HID Citizen Identity Solutions

Editorial: AI and QC, Prepare Now or Panic Later

Burkina Faso Introduces Next-Generation ePassport

Stopping Real Equipment from Making Fake Documents

News in Brief

We’ve Protected Driving Licences So Why Not Licence Plates

Take Time to Think Ahead

International ID Day: a Celebration, and a Call to Collaboration

HSP Asia Heads to Thailand this December

IDEMIA Group and IN Groupe Enter Exclusive Negotiations

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