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Identity verification

The five factors of identity verification [infographic]

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Enhancing security in government agencies

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In today’s digital landscape, government agencies are under constant threat from sophisticated fraudsters. To combat these challenges, a robust identity verification strategy is essential.

This strategy is built on five critical factors:
1. Knowledge
2. Possession
3. Inherence
4. Location
5. Behavior

By confirming personal information, verifying device ownership, distinguishing human interactions, validating geolocation, and analyzing behavioral patterns, government agencies can effectively protect their platforms from fraudulent activities.

Discover how these comprehensive measures can safeguard both agencies and citizens, ensuring a secure digital environment.

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The five factors of identity verification for government agencies infographic
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While most government agencies may already have a preventative strategy for identity verification, it is critical to remember that these ever-changing fraudsters are finding the holes where they can manipulate data to access resources.  Therefore, it is vital to implement a comprehensive solution that incorporates these five levels of identity verification.

To learn more about how agencies can better protect themselves and their citizens by establishing a vigorous front-end identity verification strategy, visit Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions.

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