Posted on 07 March 2025 by Mikko Lankinen
Ensuring the security of colour personalisation when it comes to passports and other ID documents is paramount. Traditional colour personalisation methods, such as inkjet and laser printing, are increasingly vulnerable to attacks and fraud, leaving governments and organisations exposed to the risks of identity theft, financial fraud and unauthorised access. To combat this growing threat, […]
Posted on 06 March 2025 by Gilles Pauzié
The advent of quantum computing brings risk and reward in equal measure. While it’ll no doubt transform countless industries for the better, vendors will also have to rethink how they safeguard solutions, with quantum challenging the traditional encryption tactics we rely on today. Electronic passports (or ePassports) are one such technology, with the sensitive personal […]
Posted on 17 February 2025 by Thales
Bots make up nearly half of all internet traffic, and while most are useful, some have been designed with malicious intent. So, what exactly is it? Discover the differences between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ ones and how to protect your organisation. What is a bot? Put simply, it’s a computer program that automates tasks carried out […]
Posted on 04 February 2025 by Renaud Laffont-Leenhardt
While artificial intelligence (AI) offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance security and efficiency, it simultaneously presents new and sophisticated threats to document integrity. And with identity theft, fraud, compromised personal details, illegal border movements, and financial loss some of the risks associated with compromised passports, passport manufacturers must weigh up the risks vs rewards of AI […]
Posted on 03 February 2025 by Claire Godron
Establishing a secure and efficient system for verifying identities is crucial – especially as more of our experiences move online. That’s where digital identities enter the picture, offering an alternative to traditional forms of identity. However, to roll out such solutions and encourage widespread adoption, they must offer convenience for all users, alongside robust protection […]
Posted on 24 January 2025 by Charlotte Chateau
In an era where efficiency and accessibility are paramount, enrolment kiosks are emerging as transformative solutions in public service delivery. Developed by Thales, these innovative kiosks are designed specifically for document registration and identity verification, streamlining processes that have traditionally been cumbersome and time-consuming. But what exactly are these enrolment kiosks, how do they work […]