Governments around the world continue to develop digital identity capabilities to give residents easy access to public services, and the FIDO Alliance has published a white paper to help them do this in a phishing-resistant way. doing. This paper was produced when Turkey and Bangladesh implemented a pair of alternative approaches to digital identities for government services.
This white paper is intended to guide policy makers, agency and department heads when considering FIDO authentication for government services.
Note that FIDO’s approach is endorsed by the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Homeland Security as a robust multi-factor authentication method.
The 20-page FIDO for e-Government Services paper points out that not only traditional login credentials such as usernames and passwords, but also traditional MFA tools such as one-time passwords and push notifications are vulnerable. doing.
This paper reviews the potential benefits of FIDO implementations for governments, stating that government agencies in 10 countries have already incorporated the Group’s standards into their online authentication policy documents or regulations. I will introduce it as a case study.
Learn about FIDO’s broad support for global standards and deployment considerations. In the latter case, the paper warns of the threat of attacks that compromise FIDO servers and replace public keys, and urges companies to consider centralizing authentication with digital identity providers to simplify FIDO2 adoption. Advice.
This whitepaper also describes the components of the FIDO Authenticator and usability considerations, including for people with disabilities.
Turkey Goes Blockchain
Turkey is introducing a blockchain-based digital ID system for logging into government service portals.
According to Oktay, the e-government gateway has about 62 million active users in countries of about 85 million people. About 7,000 services can be accessed through the gateway.
The system allows users to keep their digital identity information on their mobile phones, allowing them to be used offline as well as online.
The VP also said he expects various municipalities and business groups to join the initiative by sharing data. The system is also integrated with the National Organization Central Registration System (DETSIS).
Central Biometric Registry for Gun Owners in Bangladesh
A different approach is being demonstrated in Bangladesh, where it is introducing biometrics into its firearms registration system, reports The Daily Star.
A biometric registry will be maintained in the smart firearms license management system by the Dhaka District Administration.
Authorities can use the registry to quickly verify the legality of firearm ownership, and gun owners can easily renew their licenses using an online system.
The registration process has been going on for several years in various parts of the country. Dhaka’s enrollment program will run from December 19 until he March 2023.
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Bangladesh | Biometrics | Blockchain | Cybersecurity | Digital Government | Digital Identity | FIDO Alliance |
