Category: Identity and Access Forum

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Digital Identity vs. Digital ID

A famous (and still relevant) cartoon from 1993 (Figure 1) insightfully portrayed Internet online anonymity, which exemplified the potential needs for actually verifying who or what is actually on the other end of online and offline digital transactions. With the arrival and increased adoption of Digital Identities and using Digital Identifiers (Digital IDs) to access…
What is Identity Assurance?
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What is Identity Assurance?

This brief, prepared by the Identity & Access Forum of the Secure Technology Alliance, provides a simple, easy to understand explanation for those who are new to the terms associated with identity management, is not intended for subject matter experts or those whose work is centered around identity and its various components, and is the…
Device Identification and Identification
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Device Identification & Authentication

In today’s connected environment, consumers use a variety of devices (e.g., computers, tablets, mobile phones) to transact online. The consistent and reliable identification of a consumer’s device and association of that device to the legitimate consumer are key tools in creating a more secure environment for online commerce. For example, when an attempt is made…
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mDL Infographic

Having your ID or Driver’s License on your phone (mDL) is a simple, convenient concept. This mDL Infographic condenses the answers to consumer questions about trust, reliability, and privacy into a sharable, one-page view. It resolves the concerns we all share about mDL.
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Identity & Access Forum Spring Market Snapshot: Mobile Driver’s Licenses, Biometrics and Access Management Innovation

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 9th, 2024 – The Identity and Access Forum is commemorating the success of its inaugural Spring Member Meeting by sharing key insights from the event. This market snapshot offers perspectives from the industry’s most influential organizations, including the Department of Homeland Security, Amazon, major players in the implementation of digital IDs…