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ID forgeries

Government ID cards are more secure with personalisation, claims HID Global

Greater personalisation and additional levels of security can help tackle ID card forgeries, according to HID Global.

It is estimated that more than 90% of photo ID card inspections are undertaken visually in the field and these inspections are the main way of verifying and validating documents.

Decisions to use a secondary inspection criteria is often based on the outcome of the visual inspection. Thus, good badge design and the selection of the right custom ID card printing technology is critical, according to HID Global, a supplier of identity-based security systems and products.

Furthermore the speed, cost-effectiveness, convenience and simplicity of visual inspections have made ID cards particularly popular for government applications such as national ID cards and permits. These cards and documents must be clearly authentic, so it is important to have well-designed visual security, advises the company.

However, most visual security products tend to be exactly the same on every single document, which has been important for helping with verification as anomalies become quickly obvious. However, an added level of defence can be applied by personalising IDs with visual security features on the card.

Josh Nippoldt, director of product marketing with HID Global, said: “The ID designs can now play a role in the first line of defence against counterfeiting by taking visual security features and customising them to each unique card holder or user.”

Typical visual security features include holographic overlaminates and card pre-printing. Holographic overlaminates can include overt, covert and forensic features. Pre-printing options can include different printing techniques, special inks, relief structures and laser images. Different combinations can be devised.

“Forgers are becoming more sophisticated as ID cards become more widespread. By implementing a range of diverse and high-level security features, these forgeries can be easily detected, helping to protect the government’s citizens from security threats. The more secure the card, the more secure the citizen,” says Nippoldt.

HID Global are exhibiting at IFSEC International, which takes place between 20-22 June 2017, London ExCeL. You can find them on stand E1250. Get your free badge now.

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