Author Archives for Gary Flood

How we know we really are in a post-GOV.UK Verify Identity world

February 17, 2020 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on How we know we really are in a post-GOV.UK Verify Identity world

Last Thursday's packed 'Think Digital Identity For Government 2020' saw a lot of discussion about successful UK ID - but has the government's official Identity scheme been reduced to playing the role of Banquo's Ghost?


When it comes to realising Digital Identity, action is the key

February 12, 2020 8:43 am Published by Comments Off on When it comes to realising Digital Identity, action is the key

“We’re seeing pockets of accelerated progress around the world; real solutions are emerging from thought leadership and Digital Identity is now a strategic imperative for businesses and governments” says Christine Leong, Managing Director at Accenture and Global Lead for Biometrics & Digital Identity


Digital Identity Scotland (DIS) Programme moves to prototype stage

February 11, 2020 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on Digital Identity Scotland (DIS) Programme moves to prototype stage

"The last few weeks have seen [our] vision move into a new phase as we have kicked-off a 10-week prototype to build and test an attribute-led approach to support simple, safe and secure access to public services."


Who are the top 10 Cybersecurity companies to watch in 2020?

February 5, 2020 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on Who are the top 10 Cybersecurity companies to watch in 2020?

According to Gartner’s latest Information Security and Risk Management forecast, worldwide spending on information security and risk management systems will reach $131bn in 2020 - and $50bn will be dedicated to protecting the endpoint


$61bn UN pension fund moves to Digital ID

February 4, 2020 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on $61bn UN pension fund moves to Digital ID

That's after a successful PoC confirmed the value of Digital Identity and Blockchain technologies to "automate the certificate of entitlement process with secure mechanisms that create traceable, immutable, and independently auditable evidence”


The five biggest Cyber dangers consumers face in 2020

February 3, 2020 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on The five biggest Cyber dangers consumers face in 2020

Expect a lot more Authorised Push Payment, Investment, Windows 7 and SIM-swapping scams mixed in with a bit of Remote Access Fraud, warns KIS Finance


Why Self-Sovereign Identity is Relevant

February 3, 2020 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on Why Self-Sovereign Identity is Relevant

Identity researcher Arwen Smit, a confirmed speaker at 'Think Digital Identity For Government 2020' on the 13th, shares some of the insights out of her research for her new book, 'Identity Reboot'