Clear Authentication in Electronic Processes

In only a few months the new German identity card with several electronic functions for authentication will be rolled out. A multitude of applications to use these functions will be available from November 2010. The new possibilities provided by the electronic functions are not only interesting for public authorities but also for various other industrial sectors. With the new ID card various processes become more secure, efficient and easier:

• Online applications for insurance coverage
• Online claims notification
• Online banking
• Online change of customer data
• Creating personalized customer accounts
• Retrieval of documents and certifications by public authorities
• Single Sign-On functions for Intranets and Extranets
• Access controlls for data centers
• Registration for De-Mail and legally compliant mailing

Several functions of the new ID card are optional due to the general regulations on data privacy and user acceptance: Functions like the electronic authentication, the digital fingerprint, and the digital signature are only activated when a citizen explicitly wants them to be activated.

It is anticipated that the ID card’s main use will be the eID (electronic ID) function. Huge potentials are seen in the possibility to be able to distinctly authenticate oneself digitally towards public authorities and others. Simultaneously, the eID function creates higher standards for secure online communication. Data security is one of the main issues in this scope.

adesso has successfully managed several projects in the field of data security and secure communication. We offer comprehensive consultancy on data privacy and security, always keeping efficient processes in mind, and we implement new methods of authentication and secure communication into your systems.

Above that, features like the single sign-on function or secure access for workplaces are only two examples which show the relevance of the new ID card for all kinds of industrial sectors. Processes, which are being simplified and become more secure with the help of the new ID card, have to be evaluated in order to reduce costs.

We gladly advise you personally on the advantages and application areas which come up in the scope of the introduction of the new ID card. Please contact us.