# Secure Governance Governments pursue streamlined ID systems for security purposes. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published Dec 17, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/secure-governance ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 22, 2015 to Jul 21, 2017 - Published: Dec 17, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Secure Governance trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Secure Governance trend means for industry ### 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 for Secure Governance Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 31%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 38% - Activity: 31% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Secure Governance trend 6 featured examples from Oct 22, 2015 to Jul 21, 2017. - [Biometric Identification Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verifyme): VerifyMe's System Measures Faces, Voices, Retinas and More (Category: Tech) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/government-id): The Gemalto Government ID Program Provides Unparalleled Security (Category: Tech) Implication: The Gemalto Government ID Program provides disruptive innovation opportunities for government organizations seeking enhanced security and streamlined processes. - [Biometric Identification Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aadhaar-app): The Aadhaar App Lets Indians Easily Access Government Services (Category: Tech) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavabit): The Lavabit Email Platform is Virtually Unhackable (Category: Tech) Implication: Lavabit's focus on security could disrupt the email security industry, particularly for professionals who prioritize secure communication. - [Anti-Fraud ID Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-card): CryptID Boasts Enhanced Security Features That Prevent Identity Theft (Category: Tech) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/government-network): New Delhi is Testing a Network for Secure Internal Communication (Category: World) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancement of secure communication networks and technologies specifically designed for government agencies. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)