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As public security continues to grow in importance,
ID card forgery has developed into a serious
problem. In the search for effective ways of
preempting terrorism, document security has
established itself as a key tool in identifying
potential terrorists when they attempt to cross
international borders. National ID cards based on
the use of contactless chips facilitate prosecution
proceedings and intelligent identification, as well
as speeding up response options.
The registration, issuance and production of
personal identity documents, as well as
communication and all the associated service
processes, are based on large-scale nationwide IT
systems. In this context, system security ? and
above all process security ? plays a key role.
With the most comprehensive portfolio of security
solutions in the world and its versatility in
meeting a wide variety of security requirements,
Siemens is one of the leading partners for
international organizations in the field of public
security and identity management. We help to
circumvent or close security gaps, protect assets
and resources, and react promptly to risks and
challenges in critical areas.
Thanks to a host of innovative projects and
partnerships in this sector, we are able to offer
all the skills necessary to offer individual and
extensive solutions for public security.
This development toward greater security is being
driven on various levels:
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New visa standards within the EU: new EU visas now
require digital photos and fingerprints for
identification purposes.
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New ICAO standards for machine-readable ID cards
equipped with chip, PKI and biometric data are to be
introduced for all national ID cards in due course.
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Since the end of 2005, the Homeland Security Act
(USA) stipulates the incorporation into ID cards of
biometric features.
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Introduction of secure digital signatures for eGovernment transactions: with legally prescribed
smartcard-based PKI (ID cards or citizen cards).
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Introduction of ID cards with smartcards,
fingerprints or other biometric features in order to
meet increasingly stringent security requirements..
Enjoy the benefits of our far-reaching experience in
setting up complex systems for public security.
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