Are Physical Security Features Still Needed on Identity Documents?
By Vincent Gourmelen, ID Card Solutions Product Manager, Citizen Identity Solutions At a time of strong data encryption, on-chip biometry checks, digital signatures or national public key directories (N-PKD), one can question the necessity of adding advanced physical security features on a passport or an Identity card. Counterfeited IDs Are a Concern Reports show that even the most secure physical ID documents can still be subject to counterfeiting, particularly aspects of the material document, such as the cardholder’s image or other personalized information. The reason for this is simple: not all law enforcement agencies and private sector companies are equipped … Continue reading Are Physical Security Features Still Needed on Identity Documents?
