Working with CA Technologies, the state of Louisiana is pushing to bring more digital security and efficiency to 16 government agencies. Already, the secure authentication system has improved service access for some 1.5 million Medicaid recipients, while staying with the bounds of the state’s budget restraints.

A test involving the Australia Post and the credit union CUA seeks to enable potential homebuyers to save time and money by verifying themselves online through the postal agency’s Digital ID app. The push is part of a fledgling nationwide effort to make digital identities more secure and easier to authenticate.

The new SecurePrint Laminate Patch for ID cards and driver licenses from the ITW Security Division makes it harder for counterfeiters to compromise document security. The product fulfills Level 1 requirements and promises to make life easier for law enforcement.

The push in Europe to promote the use of standardized authentication for online transactions moves to cross-border banking. A test enables French consumers with eIDAS digital identities to open banking accounts in the United Kingdom, an effort that involves major players in the identity space.

As the security of personal data used in physical security systems comes into even tighter focus from industries, governments and consumers, the Security Industry Association’s newly launched board looks to HID Global’s Kathleen Carroll for leadership. Her experience in identity management and government relations could help improve data security best practices for all players.

To reduce identity fraud, it is crucial for modern organizations to optimize customer acquisition processes both in-store and via online channels. Governments, banks and telecoms are finding that automated identity verification is a crucial step in this process. Learn how multi-channel solutions can enable secure face-to-face enrollments or allow customers to self-enroll with smartphones anytime and anywhere.

Those fliers can quickly go through airport security lines without having to remove shoes and other items as part of TSA PreCheck. A mobile enrollment marketing push, new advertising and even Groupons all helped increase the popularity of the traveler authentication program.