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It’s official and we couldn’t be prouder! 🤩 Netis - Web3 Consulting & Development has been selected as one of only six companies worldwide to work with the US Department of Homeland Security to develop and implement 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲-𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬. 🆔 This contract is dedicated to creating secure, confidential, and user-friendly digital credentials that are pivotal for cross-border travel, employment eligibility, residency status, and citizenship verification—areas where DHS credentials are crucial. Anil John, Technical Director of S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (#SVIP), emphasized: “𝘋𝘏𝘚 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘍𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭.” We are honored to receive $198,849 from DHS S&T to enhance our MIDVA platform, which includes a Fleet Management Platform and Mobile Verifier App. This upgrade supports W3C VCDM and W3C DID standards, building on Policy-as-a-Code for seamless integration with trust frameworks and enabling efficient credential verification by authorized personnel. We will work hard and do everything in our power to complete all 4 SVIP phases. 🚀 Congratulations to our fellow awardees: Credence ID, Hushmesh Inc., Procivis AG, SpruceID and Ubiq. We’re excited for this opportunity and its impact on privacy, security, and safety across the US! 🌍🔒 🔽 Full announcement below 🔽 #Netis #W3C #DigitalWallets #DHS #MyNextID #VerifiableCredentials #w3c DHS Science and Technology Directorate

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded (July ’24) awarded contracts to six startups to identify, develop, and implement privacy-enhancing digital wallet technologies. Each received between $187K–$199K USD. Across the piece, they are working on in-person identity verification and authentication (Credence ID), privacy-preserving key management for digital wallets (Hushmesh Inc.), fleet management onboarding and authorization (Netis - Web3 Consulting & Development), multi-credential wallet support (@Provicis), digital wallet interoperability (SpruceID), credentials control and recovery (ubiqu). Here is a big congratulations to them all. Much like government investment in the 1950s, under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, for the U.S., national highway infrastructure projects like this are VERY important. We need more investment in “digital public good https://lnkd.in/gc-K3_th #DecentralizedIdentifiers #PrivacyPreservingTechnologies #VerifiedCredentials Identity Praxis, Inc. Mobile Ecosystem Forum W3C

Exciting times ahead for the European Union as the @DC4EU project gears up to transform digital credentials and identity management across member states. This project is a game-changer, focusing on the seamless issuance of educational credentials and professional qualifications, along with simplifying processes in the social security domain. At Sertifier, we're all in on this vision, seeing immense potential for our technology to play a pivotal role. Imagine having your educational achievements and qualifications recognized effortlessly anywhere in the EU, or accessing social security benefits without the red tape. That's the future we're working towards. This initiative is about more than technology; it's about creating a more connected and secure Europe, where your digital identity and credentials move as freely as you do. It's a big step towards a unified digital Europe, and we're here for it. What are your thoughts on the impact of digital credentials on this scale? Let's discuss. #DigitalEurope #DigitalCredentials #DC4EU #EUDigitalIdentity #EdTech #FutureOfEducation #SocialSecurityInnovation #Sertifier

Last week, DHS published that two men pled guilty to manufacturing fake IDs overseas which were sold in the U.S. These weren’t just being used by kids trying to buy beer underage – one customer used his fake ID in a scheme to fence stolen cars. As we transition into the digital world, it’s possible to prevent this kind of identity fraud while increasing user control by using verifiable digital credentials. https://lnkd.in/g36bWA3A This is why I am excited that SpruceID will innovate on these important credentials through the DHS Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) by adding new functionality to our open-source software. This will allow us to support digital credentials that can significantly improve immigration and travel, while also increasing individual autonomy across the United States.

📢 C.S.T - Crime Science Technology selected by the I.C.A.O. New Technologies Working Group ✈️ The New Technologies Working Group (N.T.W.G) is a working group within the I.C.A.O. (International Civil Aviation Organisation), responsible for developing standards for travel documents. In particular, it conducts research into new technologies and reviews the state of the art in order to incorporate the latest advances in document security 🪪 #IDDAy 16th September, C.S.T - Crime Science Technology was honoured to be one of a handful of companies selected to present its solutions to government members of the N.T.W.G and representatives of the I.C.A.O. contracting states at the United Nations refugee agency in Copenhagen 🌍🇫🇷 #JeChoisislaFrenchTech This recognition highlights our O.V.M technology and its new applications, which have already been deployed in countries that are particularly demanding when it comes to securing identity documents 🔐🚀 We remain committed to pushing back the frontiers of innovation and offering cutting-edge solutions, and we are delighted to be helping to build a safer world 🌈 Emmanuel Macron Présidence de la République Claire Vernet-Garnier Sénat Assemblée nationale Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères Ministère de l'Intérieur et des Outre-mer France Titres - Agence nationale des titres sécurisés - ANTS Ministère de l’Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle et numérique La French Tech French Tech Corporate Community Business France CCI France International Mouvement des Entreprises de France International EY International Civil Aviation Organization Frontex Secure Identity Alliance DSA (Document Security Alliance) World Trade Center Lille French Tech Lille #ICAO #UNHCR #Frontex #Passport #IDcard #Identitycard #DL #Drivinglicence #Fraud #Police #Identityday #IDDay #IdentityMatters

Round 4 of the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership #Grant is now open. The partnership, established in 2020, commits $12.7 million over four years to support Australia-India collaborations on #cyber and #CriticalTechnology issues, and deepen institutional, research, business, and government linkages. This round focuses on: 💡Initiatives that develop standards and ethical frameworks to address risks to international peace and stability arising from critical technology design, development and use. 💡Activities that promote diversity and inclusivity in the design, development and implementation of critical technology standards and ethical frameworks. 💡Activities that examine best practice in translating critical technology ethical frameworks and principles into policies and practical action. 💡Initiatives that explore how critical technology standards, ethical frameworks and principles can facilitate bilateral and regional trade (including digital trade) and economic opportunities in critical technologies. Apply on for grants up to $250K by 24 May 2024. https://lnkd.in/gRxrDWDB

The Question of Who You Are - One of the critical challenges of our technology-driven, interconnected world is identity. “Going forward, the government wants to ensure individuals have agency and control over their digital interactions,” said Goodwin. “The user should be able to own their identity and decide when to share it, and we don’t want a system that has to reach back to an agency for verification.” Curious about advancements in identity verification? Check out the DHS Science and Technology Directorate's and USCIS's article: “Question Who You Are.” This insightful read dives into the evolving landscape of identity technologies and their impact on security and privacy. Here are three key highlights: Emerging Technologies: Explore how biometric systems, like facial recognition and fingerprint analysis, are advancing to offer more secure and efficient identity verification. Privacy Concerns: Learn about the balance between enhancing security and protecting individual privacy, and how new regulations are addressing these challenges. Future Trends: Discover predictions on how identity verification technologies will evolve, including potential impacts on personal freedom and data security. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/efTDRTts Discover how cutting-edge innovations are reshaping how we think about identity and what it means for our digital future. U.S. Department of Homeland Security #credentialing #IdentityVerification #TechInnovation #DHS #Cybersecurity #Privacy #FutureOfTech

We want to participate in the way digital wallets are designed in the European Union. - And just like data is essential to progress and innovation, so are partnerships. And that's why we’re reaching out to you today🤝. Are you a part of an existing EIDAS consortium, or are you in the process of establishing one as part of the new eIDAS pilot EU-funded projects that are currently up for tender?  Then we invite you to connect with us, to discuss how our innovative technology can take your project to the next level. DIDs enable a self-sovereign identity (SSI) model that significantly benefits organisations by enhancing privacy, improving security, reducing fraud risks, and streamlining identity verification processes, while also giving individuals full control over their digital identities, without relying on centralised authorities. The way we do this is by employing advanced zero-knowledge protocols and we even go one step beyond with Multi-Party-Computation (MPC).  Our strong technical and innovative solutions compels us to continuously seek new endeavors. Therefore, we’ve set our sights on eIDAS - with the aim of contributing to the establishment of a convenient and secure method for European citizens and businesses to authenticate their identity, using their digital ID for both public and private sector interactions. Let’s discuss how we can collaborate on shaping the way we use digital identity systems in the future! 🔊 Please reach out to Nikolaj Hartvig here on LinkedIn or contact him on: nikolaj.hartvig@partisia.com #EIDAS #Digitalwallet #EUDigitalIdentityWallet #DigitalIdentityWallet #DID

National Research and Educational Networks have come a long way building Identity Federations to let Researchers and Students securely access services dedicated to research and education. R&E Identity Federations constitute a trust framework on top of which strong authentication systems and identity assurance profiles have been successfully based. davide vaghetti's presentation, titled "Trust and Assurance in R&E Identity Federations", navigates the unique challenges faced by these federations and offers insights into strategies for ensuring reliability and trustworthiness in identity management. 🎓🔒 #IdentityFederations #TrustAndAssurance #ResearchAndEducation #TDI2024 GARR