Trend cluster
Category

Secure
Governance

Governments pursue streamlined ID systems for security purposes.

Biometric Identification PlatformsSmart Citizenry CardsBiometric Identification AppsSuper-Secure Email ServicesAnti-Fraud ID Cards

Trend

What is the Secure Governance trend?

Secure Governance: Governments are increasingly turning to advanced technology for security purposes in a time when biometrics are being incorporated into consumer-facing applications on a wide scale. By introducing systems that overhaul pre-existing programs, these innovations are characterized by their reliance on the highest level of encryption or through smart identification cards. This shift speaks to the evolving nature of authentication systems and the contemporary pursuit of transparency on the part of government.

Trend themes

Themes within the Secure Governance trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Advanced Biometric Security Technology

Innovations such as VerifyMe are introducing advanced biometric security technology in their multi-factor authentication systems, providing businesses with solutions to protect against identity theft and fraud.

02

Future-Ready Government ID Programs

Government ID programs like the Gemalto Government ID Program are being designed with streamlined features to be future-ready, providing simple solutions for public sector leaders that anticipate evolving authentication systems and technologies.

03

Digital Solutions for Security

As CryptID demonstrates, digital solutions with enhanced security features are increasingly being used to protect personal data against identity theft and fraud, providing governments with the opportunity to adopt alternative forms of identification while expanding security measures across industries.

Industry implications

What the Secure Governance trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Security Solutions

Business professionals in the security industry can explore opportunities to implement advanced biometric security technology and other disruptive solutions, which can provide enhanced protection against identity theft, fraud, and other security threats.

For

Public Sector Leadership

Public sector leaders can benefit from future-ready government ID programs and other digital solutions to provide citizens with secure and easy-to-use identification systems as authentication technologies advance and evolve.

For

Digital Identification Services

As traditional forms of identification become less secure, businesses in the digital identification services industry can provide solutions that offer enhanced security features and tech-savvy appeal to appeal to younger audiences who are technology-driven and security-conscious.

Workshop question

What could you do to grant your customer with a sense of security and protection?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Secure Governance

Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 31%, freshness 8%.

Popularity38%
Activity31%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America

Evidence

Examples of the Secure Governance trend

6 featured examples from Oct 22, 2015 to Jul 21, 2017
Biometric Identification Platforms
CategoryTech

Biometric Identification Platforms

VerifyMe's System Measures Faces, Voices, Retinas and More

Implementing VerifyMe's ID services platform presents the opportunity for the finance industry to replace traditional passwords and pins with advanced biometric security technolog…

Smart Citizenry Cards
CategoryTech

Smart Citizenry Cards

The Gemalto Government ID Program Provides Unparalleled Security

The Gemalto Government ID Program provides disruptive innovation opportunities for government organizations seeking enhanced security and streamlined processes.

Biometric Identification Apps
CategoryTech

Biometric Identification Apps

The Aadhaar App Lets Indians Easily Access Government Services

The Aadhaar app's use of biometric data highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the digital identity verification industry, where companies can create advanced solut…

Super-Secure Email Services
CategoryTech

Super-Secure Email Services

The Lavabit Email Platform is Virtually Unhackable

Lavabit's focus on security could disrupt the email security industry, particularly for professionals who prioritize secure communication.

Anti-Fraud ID Cards
CategoryTech

Anti-Fraud ID Cards

CryptID Boasts Enhanced Security Features That Prevent Identity Theft

CryptID's digital ID card system with enhanced security features presents disruptive innovation opportunities for government institutions relying on traditional identification met…

Secure Government Networks
CategoryWorld

Secure Government Networks

New Delhi is Testing a Network for Secure Internal Communication

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancement of secure communication networks and technologies specifically designed for government agencies.