Monthly Archives: May 2023
The IHMA: Driving 30 Years of Hologram Growth
Established in 1993, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has evolved into a global voice on authentication and security devices. Now, five former chairs,...
Argentina’s New Family of Banknotes: A Preview
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic, partnering with the Argentine Mint, has designed a new family of banknotes, to be entered into circulation by...
Making Secure Electronic Documents Cyber Resilient: Part 3
So far, this series has addressed how Cybersecurity works in an e-passport scheme and the verification mechanisms used to detect potential Cyber fraud. Next,...
West Virginia’s Driver’s License, ID Card Have a New Design
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles has launched driver’s licenses and identification cards with a new look and design. The DMV started issuing...
How Gen AI Can Speed Detection, Response to Cyber Threats
In the world of Cybersecurity today, there are many metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that can be used to not only gauge what...
New Global Trade Body Champions Optical Security Technologies
January 15, 2025: A new international trade body has been launched to represent and promote the wide range of authentication, anti-counterfeiting and automation optical...
Preview: Falkland Islands’ New Family of Banknotes
The Government of the Falkland Islands will release a new family of banknotes on August 14, 2025—Falklands Day. The new family of notes represents...
EES and ETIAS: the EU’s New Border Management Systems [UPDATE]
As we have previously reported, the European Union has long been planning to introduce two separate but integrated border management systems. Together, the systems...
The 25 Top-Ranked Passports as of January 2025
There are several ways to assess the value of a country’s passport. One measure is the number of countries a holder can access with...
