Monthly Archives: April 2023
Making Secure Electronic Documents Cyber Resilient: Part 2
The first article in this new series explained how Cybersecurity works in an e-Passport scheme. Now the authors do a deep dive into the verification mechanisms...
Virginia is Issuing Redesigned Driver’s License and ID Card
Effective April 24, 2023, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is issuing driver’s licenses and ID cards in a new design. The cards were...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 11
In the previous article, expert Ravi Das introduced the physiology of the retina and provided background on the development of retinal scanners. Here, he...
Making Secure Electronic Documents Cyber Resilient: Part 1
Imagine being denied entry to a foreign country because the electronic chip in your travel document is considered vulnerable and you would have to...
Idaho Driver’s License, ID Cards Have a New Design
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles started issuing driver’s licenses and ID cards in a new design on April 12, 2023.
“The new license showcases...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 10
In the previous article, Ravi Das explained how to evaluate a facial recognition system as well as the advantages and disadvantages of that technology. Next in...
UAE Issues New 1,000-Dirham Polymer Banknote
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) put a new 1,000-Dirham banknote into circulation on April 10, 2023. The new note integrates...
Switzerland Introduces a New Generation Driving License
As of April 15, 2023, anyone who orders a driving license in Switzerland will receive a new generation, high-security license in credit card format...
Uganda Upgrades Its ePassports to Polycarbonate Substrate
Uganda has upgraded its ePassports by switching from a paper-based document to a polycarbonate substrate, according to an announcement by the country’s Ministry of...
Finland Launches an Updated ePassport and eID card
Effective March 13, 2023, ePassports and national identity cards issued by Finnish authorities have a new look—inside and out—and advanced security features.
At first glance,...
UN Event: Global Support for Digital Public Infrastructure
As part of the SDG Action Weekend led by the United Nations, countries, leaders, philanthropies, and multilateral organizations pledged their support to build a...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 16
In a previous article, Ravi Das introduced keystroke recognition technology, including how it works and what it measures. Here he outlines the strengths and...
Final Days for Paper Banknotes in Northern Ireland, Scotland
The Association of Commercial Banknote Issuers, on behalf of Bank of Ireland UK and Ulster Bank, has announced that all Northern Ireland paper £50...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 15
The last two articles in this extensive series addressed signature recognition technology. Now, expert author Ravi Das moves on to introduce the topic of...
LIVE BLOG: Alaska Airlines digital app allows passengers to verify their U.S. passport before...
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