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Sovereign documents

The holistic view of ID documents

for global interoperability, maximum security and modernised processes
Electronic identity documents, or eIDs, contain not only personal data but also biometric information of the holders. To ensure successful use later, quality requirements must be met, and the data on the chip must be particularly protected.

We stand for

All around view

We always keep the entire process chain in mind and understand better than anyone the impact of individual process steps within a project. Our clients benefit from seamless integration of new solutions into their existing processes.

Security

As IT security experts and specialists in high-security solutions, we combine biometrics with other relevant security technologies and issues. We optimize your systems in terms of both security and cost-effectiveness.

Cost-effectiveness

We work in line with your needs and our calculations are reliable. Whether ready-made solution modules, the development of individual software components or sound technical advice - we stand for precise, custom-fit implementation of your requirements.

Quality

We actively participate in the international standardization bodies that set standards worldwide. We bring the resulting know-how to our customer projects and solutions. You receive proven solutions that at the same time always cover the latest standards.

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We provide support for all questions regarding the handling of biometric data.
1,000,000,000 ePassports
estimated to be in circulation by mid-2019. At that point, more than 150 countries had begun issuing e-passports. This is expected to be accompanied by passenger processes at borders and airports becoming simpler, more secure and smarter at an ever faster pace.

Why choose to be advised?

By adding the electronic component to the established optical security features, a significantly higher level of document security and identity protection has been achieved. And that's not all: by using electronic data, various applications such as police identification or border control can be automated or "mobilized". Overall, processes will become simpler, more secure and faster.

When dealing with biometric data, there are many things that can be done right, but also many things that can be done wrong. A holistic view of the life cycle of ID cards, passports, visas and the like is needed. This is the only way to guarantee that these ID documents can be read at borders worldwide or function properly in e-government and access control applications. We have this holistic view and are happy to share our knowledge with you.

News
All about pilot projects, new projects and product updates.
More security at passport control
Together with the German Federal Criminal Police Office, secunet developed the first guidelines for automated optical passport verification
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NFIQ 2.0 algorithm plays pivotal role in EES
EU publishes requirements for the quality of biometric features in the Entry/Exit System
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Mobile document checks now also for iPhones
Electronic document verification is now possible using iPhones without the need for additional hardware.
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Combatting passport photo fraud
Reliably prevent fraud attempts - by means of live recording procedures at "biometric ID machines"
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We offer the following products for the adequate handling of sovereign documents
biomiddle
Independent middleware
The standard-oriented solution for all conceivable biometrics and eID applications
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eID PKI suite
Public Key Infrastructure
The key to secure digital processes
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GlobalTester
Automated test tool for conformity testing
The world's unique open source-based tool for conformity testing of smart cards and readers
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GRT platinum edition
Readout tool for sovereign ID documents
Reliable and secure readout of sovereign documents
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Projects and references
Here you can find a selection of our project highlights.
Federal Office for Information Security
Close cooperation in biometrics and eIDs
Joint development of standards-compliant solutions that are internationally recognized as reference implementations.
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Bundespolizei | Public Key Infrastructure
German Federal Police relies on secunet
German Federal Police checks electronic identity documents at German borders using the secunet eID PKI Suite
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German Federal Police / Police - Apps
Development of "Mobile Police Apps"
The federal police rely on several "mobile police apps" for property and personal searches as well as document verification in real time
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Deutsche Lufthansa checks travel documents at international hotspots with mobile verification system from secunet
A document reader and a laptop in a robust case are controlled via inspection software developed by secunet with stored document database
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Austrian Ministry of the Interior
Strategic platform in two applications at once
biomiddle is a core component in the application process for electronic residence permits and in electronic border control
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Austrian State Printing House
Austria trusts in the evaluation competence of secunet
Austrian ePassport: certification was preceded by an intensive audit by secunet's independent evaluation laboratory for IT conformity
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SMIT | Public Key Infrastructure
No compromise on security
Estonia uses the eID PKI Suite for certificate management within eMRTD issuance and border control.
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