Is the Identity Market under attack from Quantum Computers?

In an era of unprecedented technological advancements, quantum computers stand as the harbinger of a revolutionary paradigm shift. As these powerful machines inch closer to reality, the impact they'll have on our digital world, especially in the realm of identity protection, cannot be understated. To delve into this pressing topic, we gathered a panel of esteemed experts for a roundtable discussion on quantum computers, post-quantum cryptography, and their profound effect on the identity market. In this gripping blog post, we present the compelling transcript of this enlightening conversation, as our experts shed light on the potential threats, opportunities, and transformative solutions that will shape the future of identity protection in a quantum-powered world. Join us on this journey of explor

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Goode Intelligence forecasts revenue opportunity for eID, eIDV and digital ID to top $27 Billion by 2024

In its latest research into the global identity market, the most definitive analysis of the digital identity market to date, Goode Intelligence forecasts that the combined revenue opportunity for electronic identity and document verification (eIDV) and digital identity will be $27.38 billion by 2024. Alan Goode, founder and CEO of Goode Intelligence and author of…

A new German security architecture for next generation ID and IoT requirements

By Markus Hoffmeister & Klaus Schmeh, cryptovision GmbH. The Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP) module, based on an architecture developed by governmental cyber security experts in Germany, is an innovative and effective approach to implementing cryptographic security functions across a diverse array of sensitive applications. It takes security development to a new level, by enabling smooth…

Border Control Security along International Standards

By Detlef Houdeau, Infineon Technologies. Back in 1979 the International Civil Aviation Organisation, called ICAO, published the standard on Machine-Readable Passport (MRP). Passport booklets with this function need a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) based on the typeface Optical Character Recognition (OCR-B). The phase out of all non-MRP was set for CY 2015. By springtime2006 ICAO…

Why eID cards and Digital Signatures need each other

By Markus Hoffmeister & Klaus Schmeh, cryptovision GmbH. Developed in the 1970s, digital signatures are the technology of choice when it comes to protecting eID cards from forgery and manipulation. More generally speaking, digital signatures are an important means for making digital documents – such as contracts, receipts, and orders – reliable, provided that the private…

eIDAS: Study shows clear benefits for SME’s from eID and Trust Services

A new study by the European Commission has found that implementing electronic identification (eID) and trust services in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) business processes offers many benefits for SMEs. Benefits include less administrative burden, more efficient business processes, significant reduction in costs and safer electronic transactions. The market analysis of the study has found…

Ghana Government Launches Instant Electronic ID Issuance with Entrust Datacard

Entrust Datacard, a leading provider of trusted identity and secure transaction technology solutions, has announced its technology will be used by the government of Ghana — through a partnership with Identity Management Systems (IMS), a subsidiary of Margins Group — to instantly issue national identity cards to Ghanaian citizens. In line with the directive from…