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Security Holograms Win at International Awards

New optical authentication solutions for a high denomination African banknote and an ID document were joint winners at the Excellence in Holography Awards 2022,...

Bank of Central African States Launches Redesigned Banknotes

The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) put into circulation a new series of redesigned XAF (franc) banknotes on 15 December 2022, to celebrate...

Barbados Puts 2022 Banknote Series Into Circulation

On December 5, 2022, the Central Bank of Barbados put a new series of banknotes into circulation. The new notes represent the following denominations:...

Technology Protects E-Passports From Quantum Computer Attacks

Ground-breaking security controller technology from global semiconductor developer Infineon Technologies protects the biometric and demographic data contained in an e-passport from both conventional and quantum computer...

IN Groupe Unveils Seychelles’ New Biometric Passport

Renewal of a 20-year partnership IN Groupe has been a privileged partner of the Seychelles government for over 20 years and has won the latest...

Social Media in the Workplace (Part 3)

So far, this series has explained how a the use of social of media makes a business vulnerable to Cyberattackers but how a social...

Swiss Passport Gets a Fresh Design, Modern Security Features

Switzerland has a new passport, issued by the Swiss government starting October 31, 2022, featuring a fresh new design that blends aesthetics with cutting-edge...

New Nigerian Banknotes with Modified Colours, Security Ink

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled modified banknotes in the denominations of 200, 500, and 1,000 Naira. The new banknotes will be...

The Use of Social Media in the Workplace (Part 2)

A previous article explained that while social media has transformed the way companies promote their products and services, it also makes them a target...

10 Interesting Passport Facts To Share

 Click on the to view the slideshow fullscreen. Learn about Tom Topol’s new e-book, Let Pass or Die: Passport History (2nd Edition)

Can Gen AI Reduce Time to Detect & Respond to Cyber Threats?

In this series, Cybersecurity expert Ravi Das has explained why the mean time to detect (MTTD) and respond (MTTR) are key performance indicators in...

A Preview: Belize Reveals Redesigned Banknotes

The Government of Belize and the Central Bank of Belize recently unveiled the country’s newly redesigned banknotes. The new notes feature designs that reflect...

No. American Driver License Reciprocity with Foreign Nations

Did you know that many North American states and provinces have driver license reciprocity agreements with certain foreign countries? When such an agreement exists...

LIVE BLOG: Trump prohibits US passports with neutral gender identity; New Hampshire’s new driver...

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New Hampshire Launches Redesigned Driver’s License & ID Card

New Hampshire driver licenses and ID cards now have a new look. The new credentials, unveiled by the New Hampshire DMV on January 25,...