Verifiable Digital Credentials
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It's Time For a Smarter Approach
In 2024, digital identity verification is stuck in a rut.
Picture this: customers drowning in paperwork, wrestling with endless passwords, and gathering a mountain of documents ID books, proof of address, bank statements just for a simple account setup. Sound familiar?
Yet, the real concern is bigger than inconvenience. Digital fraud is through the roof with South Africa now the third most targeted country globally. Shockingly, identity fraud shot up by 356% in 2022. And hovering like a dark cloud are the ever-present risks of hefty regulatory fines and dreaded recent data breaches.
Facing the Facts: Traditional identity verification methods are outdated. It’s high time for a solution that matches the pace of our digital lives. That s where self-sovereign identity comes in.
The Solution? Enter Digital Credentials
Imagine a digital wallet on your device, not just for your money, but for your identity. That’s what Verifiable Digital Credentials offer. Like the essential items in your physical wallet – ID book, store card, gym membership – VCs sit securely in your digital identity wallet. Here, you’re in control, easily managing and sharing verified credentials.
But here’s the kicker: it’s not just digital; it’s secure. Leveraging Blockchain Identity Verification, these digital credentials are tamper-proof and transparent.
This enables businesses to easily verify:
- Who issued the credential
- The owner of the credential
- Whether it’s valid
This cutting-edge technology is designed for today’s essential needs – a far cry from the easily forged paper documents that should be relegated to the past.
THE FUTURE OF IDENTITY IS SELF SOVEREIGN
Digital Credentials in Action
One Tap at a Time, Simphiwe, a content creator from Joburg, enjoys seamless account opening, verified delivery and seamless FICA/RICA without the cumbersome identity verification she’s used to.
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One Robust Solution
Streamlined
Issuance
Integrate credential issuance seamlessly into your systems through a range of channels: Our ID Wallet, your app, your website or even USSD!
Centralised
Management
Manage your company s issued credentials, their status, and verified users from one dashboard.
Rule Driven
Automation
Streamline your verification processes with rule-driven automation, increasing accuracy and reducing manual effort.
Instant &
Always up
No downtime, no revalidation, no needing to contact the issuer, just a continuous and reliable service that streamlines your processes.
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How Self Sovereign Identity Works
The Trust Triangle, grounded in Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), provides a secure, privacy-focused framework for handling digital credentials. This model grants individuals control over their information, while allowing organisations to issue credentials confidently. Using SSI, our platform streamlines the issuance, management, and verification of credentials, enhancing efficiency for both citizens and organisations.
Step 1: Issue
Organisations can issue cryptographically secured, digital credentials to individuals directly through our platform that are tamper-proof.
Step 2: Manage
Individuals can easily manage, update, or revoke access to their credentials, selectively disclosing only necessary information to protect sensitive personal information.
Step 3: Verify
Credentials are instantly verified against the secure registry, without needing to contact the issuer. This means, no downtime!
Seamless Trust With Every Click
From Paper to Pixel
Proof Of
Identity
Verify IDs (passports, driver's licences, IDs) for quicker onboarding and streamlined KYC compliance.
Proof of
Account
Secure Store or Bank Account Identity Verification.
Employee Verification
Effortless team authentication for access control and streamlined, secure workflows.
Educational
Qualification
Eliminate paperwork & instantly verify employee skills, degrees, diplomas and certificates from educational institutions.
Proof of
Age
Simplify age verification with secure VCs that confirm age without compromising privacy.
Proof Of
Address
Say goodbye to slow address checks. Credentials provide instant residency verification for a smoother experience.
Vetted
Gaming
Verify age for gaming, e-commerce or inappropriate content.
Responsible
Gambling
Verify age, identity, and funds to ensure legal compliance, secure payouts, and prevent fraud.
The Complete Self Sovereign Identity Platform
Secure Citizen streamlines your transition to verifiable credentials with our comprehensive, userfriendly solution. Our intuitive dashboards make adopting self-sovereign identity simple, allowing seamless integration with your current IDV systems for a gradual, risk-free implementation.
Issuance: Become a trusted credential issuer with our robust platform. Whether you’re operating in a closed ecosystem, a partner group, or our wider network of VC users, we empower you to issue secure verifiable credentials, such as a digital identities directly to your customers. Our flexible system adapts to your needs, allowing you to create a tailored identity solution that aligns with your business goals.
Holder Solutions: We provide a user-friendly identity wallet where individuals can securely store and manage their credentials. Our wallet can be seamlessly integrated into your existing systems, apps or kiosks, offering a smooth, branded experience for your customers. This gives users full control over their digital identities while maintaining your brand presence.
Verification: Complete the circle with our powerful verification tools. As an issuer, you can easily verify credentials within your ecosystem. Our platform also enables secure verification across a broader network, expanding the utility of your issued credentials. With real-time management capabilities, you can re-issue or revoke credentials as needed, ensuring the ongoing integrity of your identity system.
Paperless, Secure, Instant
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Unifying Success
Elevate Every Division:
The Digital Credential Advantage
Verified information empowers every team. Break down data and identity silos, revolutionising operations across your entire organisation. By enabling secure, instant access to verified information, they create new efficiencies and opportunities in every department.
Compliance Officers
Imagine slashing fraud rates and data breach risks overnight. Our tamper-proof credentials give you real-time verification, eliminating identity theft and synthetic fraud. You'll enhance risk assessments with alwayscurrent customer data, significantly cutting compliance-related losses. Ready to be the compliance hero?
Fraud & Risk Managers
Picture seamless KYC/ AML processes with reusable, auditable credentials. You'll effortlessly meet POPIA & GDPR standards, slash compliance costs, and simplify regulatory reporting. With transparent, immutable histories, you'll stay ahead of evolving regulations. Want to transform your risk management game?
CEOs
Imagine boosting customer trust, cutting operational costs, and unlocking new revenue streams simultaneously. Our credential-based innovation streamlines onboarding, reduces fraud, and positions your brand as a privacyfocused industry pioneer. Ready to catapult your company into the future of digital identity?
CTOs & CIOs
Envision modernising your identity infrastructure without disrupting existing systems. You'll cut data storage costs, boost inter-service operability, and future-proof your tech stack. With blockchain security and open protocols, you'll only store essential data. Ready to lead the tech revolution?
Identity Verification That Powers Trust Across Industries
From retail to credit bureaus, logistics to online marketplaces, Secure Citizen solves real-world business challenges with tailored identity solutions.
It's easy to get started
How to get started
Getting started with Secure Citizen is straightforward. Our platform is designed to guide you smoothly through the setup process, making it easy to integrate our identity verification solutions into your existing systems. Follow these steps to embark on a journey towards enhanced security and efficient identity management
Book a demo & share your needs
Schedule a demo to see our identity verification solutions in action and share your specific requirements and use cases with us.
Receive a tailored proposal
Get a customised proposal based on your needs and volume.
Implement the solution
With simple API integration into any system, we provide test credentials to our sandbox upon signing some T&Cs. Once you have tested the system thoroughly with with our support, you are ready to move to production.
Enjoy a more secure business
Experience streamlined processes, reduced fraud, and happier customers!
Your Top Questions Answered
FAQs
Verifiable Credentials are digital, cryptographically secure, and privacy-preserving documents that represent an individual's identity attributes, qualifications, or achievements. They are issued by trusted authorities, such as governments, educational institutions, or employers, and are stored in a digital wallet controlled by the individual.
Digital Credentials work by leveraging blockchain technology and decentralized identifiers (DIDs) to create tamper-evident, verifiable, and interoperable credentials. When an individual presents a credential to a verifier, such as a business or service provider, the verifier can cryptographically validate the authenticity and integrity of the credential without the need to contact the issuer directly. This enables secure, efficient, and privacy-preserving identity verification, reducing the risk of fraud and data breaches while empowering individuals with control over their personal information.
They're the foundation of self-sovereign identity solutions, enabling a more secure, transparent, and user-centric approach to identity management in the digital age.
Digital Credentials offer a significantly higher level of security compared to traditional methods. They utilise advanced encryption and blockchain technology, making them highly resistant to fraud and tampering. Key security features include:
- Decentralised nature: VCs use decentralised identifiers (DIDs) and blockchain for secure, immutable record-keeping.
- Tamper-proof design: Strong cryptographic techniques ensure credentials cannot be altered or forged.
- Multi-party security: To compromise the system, an attacker would need to breach the issuer, verifier, and holder simultaneously.
- Verifiability: The blockchain-based structure allows for easy verification of credential authenticity.
This advanced security architecture makes VCs as secure as the latest developments in encryption and digital security allow, providing a robust alternative to traditional identity verification methods.
Credentials are designed to be accessible to all users, regardless of their device. Non-smartphone users can utilise credentials through various methods:
- SMS-based verification
- Smart cards
- USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data)
- Kiosks These alternatives ensure that the system remains inclusive and accessible to everyone, maintaining functionality both online and in person.
Verifiable Credentials are subject to a multi-layered regulatory and governance framework:
- International standards: Organisations like the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) establish and maintain standards for credentials.
- National laws: They must comply with country-specific digital identity and data protection regulations.
- Sector-specific regulations: Certain industries may have additional rules governing the issuance and use of digital credentials.
- Data protection compliance: Digital credentials must adhere to laws such as GDPR and POPIA to ensure secure handling of personal data and maintain privacy.
- Trusted sources: Governing bodies regulate common credential types (e.g., ID, Proof of Address) to ensure they are only issued and shared by authorised entities.
This comprehensive approach to regulation and governance helps ensure the integrity, security, and legal compliance of digital Credentials across various use cases and jurisdictions.
The adoption rate of verifiable credentials is gaining significant momentum globally across various sectors:
- Innovation Leaders: Countries like Singapore and Bhutan have successfully implemented Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), setting a high standard for ID management by empowering individuals with direct control over their identities.
- EU's Digital Directive: The EU's eIDAS regulation mandates all member states to provide citizens with a digital identity wallet, enhancing digital interactions and bolstering security for electronic transactions.
- Emerging Participants: Nations such as Canada, Morocco, and the Philippines are actively embracing this innovative approach to identity verification, indicating a growing global interest.
- State-Level Progression: Regions like California and Utah are pioneering the issuance of key documents, including birth and marriage certificates, as well as age verification, through verifiable credentials.
- Corporate Adoption: Corporations like LinkedIn are integrating verifiable credentials for workplace verifications, reflecting increasing corporate trust and utilisation of this technology.
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