Monthly Archives: October 2020
Part 2: US 2020 Census
Kristin Stanberry
Part 1 of our series focused on the purpose of the Census in American life. Part 2 will look at exactly who is...
Microprinting placement
Joel Zlotnick, Tyra McConnell and Traci Moran
Counterfeit Deterrence Laboratory
Office of Fraud Prevention Programmes
Bureau of Consular Affairs
US Department of State
Introduction
Microprinting is primarily a security feature...
Part 2: How to increase remote workforce productivity
In this article, we continue with theme of how you can use Microsoft Azure to keep your remote workforce dynamic in these times.
How you...
SURYS Photometrix explained
The way we identify ourselves has changed and development of critical online services makes the identification process even more critical. When it comes to...
Azerbaijan updates banknote designs
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has updated the designs of its AZN 1, AZN 5 and AZN 50 banknotes, Trend news agency reports.
According...
Part 1: US 2020 Census
Kristin Stanberry
As I write this article, the US Census Bureau has just completed the 2020 Census, which is quite an accomplishment during the COVID-19...
Bahamas issues new banknote
The Central Bank of The Bahamas has released its new BSD 5 banknote, the seventh instalment in its CRISP Evolution family of banknotes.
Consistent with...
Norway launches new passport
Norway has issued its first new passports to Ine Eriksen Søreide, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Monica Mæland, Minister of Justice and Public Security,...
This banknote shows security importance
Henk van Zanten
Generally speaking, counterfeit banknotes can be easily distinguished from genuine notes by checking the security features and printing techniques used in and...
Germany, Austria extend border controls
The German Ministry of Interior has decided to extend border controls with Austria for another six months.
Schengen Visa Info reports the ministry determined that...
Argentina Upgrades Its Relatively New 2,000-Pesos Banknote
On November 7, just months after issuing its first 2,000-pesos banknote, the Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA) has put into circulation an...
Busted: Belgian-Greek Network Smuggling Migrants with fake IDs
The following news story was released by Europe’s Border Security Report earlier this month.
Authorities in Belgium and Greece have dismantled a network that was...
Security Banknote Hologram Wins International Trade Award
An advanced banknote showcasing the best in micromirror and hologram integration, has won the ‘Best Applied Security Product’ category at the Excellence in Holography...
Provisional Agreement on European Digital ID Reached
The Council of the European Union issued the following press release on November 9, 2023.
With a view to ensuring a trusted and secure...
Biometric Technologies of the Future: Gait Recognition
Gait recognition is the next potential biometric which is being looked at very closely as a viable technology of the future. Gait recognition, simply...
