WISeKey’s WISeID Empowers Users with Digital Identity Control in a Geopolitically Uncertain World
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) has announced significant enhancements to its WISeID platform, a WebTrust-compliant identity management system. The updates focus on empowering users with greater control over their digital identities in response to growing geopolitical uncertainties and centralization of technology resources.
Key enhancements include:
- Free identity validation using official documents and facial recognition
- New digital certificates ranging from free to advanced PRO levels
- Free document signing service for PDF files
- Corporate identity management services for organizations
The platform aims to differentiate itself from other services that exploit user data for commercial purposes by prioritizing user autonomy and privacy. WISeID's approach allows users to maintain control of their digital identity while seamlessly integrating with existing blockchain technologies.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) ha annunciato significative migliorie alla sua piattaforma WISeID, un sistema di gestione dell'identità conforme a WebTrust. Gli aggiornamenti si concentrano sul fornire agli utenti un maggiore controllo sulle proprie identità digitali in risposta alle crescenti incertezze geopolitiche e alla centralizzazione delle risorse tecnologiche.
Le principali migliorie includono:
- Validazione dell'identità gratuita utilizzando documenti ufficiali e riconoscimento facciale
- Nuovi certificati digitali che vanno da livelli gratuiti a livelli avanzati PRO
- Servizio di firma documenti gratuito per file PDF
- Servizi di gestione dell'identità aziendale per organizzazioni
La piattaforma mira a differenziarsi da altri servizi che sfruttano i dati degli utenti per scopi commerciali, dando priorità all'autonomia e alla privacy degli utenti. L'approccio di WISeID consente agli utenti di mantenere il controllo della propria identità digitale pur integrandosi senza problemi con le tecnologie blockchain esistenti.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) ha anunciado mejoras significativas en su plataforma WISeID, un sistema de gestión de identidades conforme a WebTrust. Las actualizaciones se centran en empoderar a los usuarios con un mayor control sobre sus identidades digitales en respuesta a las crecientes incertidumbres geopolíticas y a la centralización de los recursos tecnológicos.
Las mejoras clave incluyen:
- Validación gratuita de identidades utilizando documentos oficiales y reconocimiento facial
- Nuevos certificados digitales que varían de niveles gratuitos a avanzados PRO
- Servicio gratuito de firma de documentos para archivos PDF
- Servicios de gestión de identidades corporativas para organizaciones
La plataforma busca diferenciarse de otros servicios que explotan los datos de los usuarios con fines comerciales priorizando la autonomía y la privacidad de los mismos. El enfoque de WISeID permite a los usuarios mantener el control de su identidad digital integrándose a la vez con las tecnologías blockchain existentes.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY)는 WISeID 플랫폼에 대한 중요한 개선을 발표했습니다. 이는 WebTrust 준수 신원 관리 시스템입니다. 이러한 업데이트는 증가하는 지정학적 불안과 기술 자원의 중앙 집중화에 대응하여 사용자가 디지털 신원에 대한 더 큰 통제력을 가질 수 있도록 하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.
주요 개선 사항에는 다음이 포함됩니다:
- 공식 문서와 얼굴 인식을 사용한 무료 신원 검증
- 무료부터 고급 PRO 수준에 이르는 새로운 디지털 인증서
- PDF 파일의 무료 문서 서명 서비스
- 조직을 위한 기업 신원 관리 서비스
이 플랫폼은 사용자 데이터를 상업적 목적으로 착취하는 다른 서비스와의 차별화를 목표로 하여 사용자 자율성과 개인 정보를 우선시합니다. WISeID의 접근 방식은 사용자가 기존 블록체인 기술과 원활하게 통합되는 가운데 디지털 신원을 통제할 수 있도록 합니다.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) a annoncé des améliorations significatives de sa plateforme WISeID, un système de gestion d'identité conforme à WebTrust. Les mises à jour se concentrent sur le renforcement du contrôle des utilisateurs sur leurs identités numériques en réponse aux incertitudes géopolitiques croissantes et à la centralisation des ressources technologiques.
Les principales améliorations comprennent :
- Validation d'identité gratuite utilisant des documents officiels et de la reconnaissance faciale
- Nouveaux certificats numériques allant des niveaux gratuits aux niveaux avancés PRO
- Service de signature de documents gratuit pour les fichiers PDF
- Services de gestion d'identité d'entreprise pour les organisations
La plateforme vise à se différencier des autres services qui exploitent les données des utilisateurs à des fins commerciales en priorisant l'autonomie et la confidentialité des utilisateurs. L'approche de WISeID permet aux utilisateurs de garder le contrôle de leur identité numérique tout en s'intégrant harmonieusement aux technologies blockchain existantes.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) hat bedeutende Verbesserungen an seiner WISeID-Plattform angekündigt, einem WebTrust-konformen Identitätsmanagementsystem. Die Updates konzentrieren sich darauf, den Nutzern mehr Kontrolle über ihre digitalen Identitäten zu geben, als Reaktion auf wachsende geopolitische Unsicherheiten und die Zentralisierung technologischer Ressourcen.
Die wichtigsten Verbesserungen umfassen:
- Kostenlose Identitätsvalidierung mit offiziellen Dokumenten und Gesichtserkennung
- Neue digitale Zertifikate von kostenlosen bis hin zu fortgeschrittenen PRO-Stufen
- Kostenloser Dokumentenunterzeichnungsdienst für PDF-Dateien
- Identitätsmanagementdienste für Unternehmen
Die Plattform zielt darauf ab, sich von anderen Diensten zu unterscheiden, die Nutzerdaten zu kommerziellen Zwecken ausnutzen, indem sie die Autonomie und Privatsphäre der Nutzer priorisieren. Der Ansatz von WISeID ermöglicht es Nutzern, die Kontrolle über ihre digitale Identität zu behalten, während sie nahtlos mit bestehenden Blockchain-Technologien integriert sind.
- Introduction of free identity validation service using official documents
- Launch of new tiered digital certificate system from free to premium
- Addition of free document signing service for PDF files
- Implementation of corporate identity management services
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WISeKey’s WISeID Empowers Users with Digital Identity Control in a Geopolitically Uncertain World
Geneva, Switzerland, February 10, 2025 –WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces latest suite of enhancements of WISeID, the Company’s WebTrust-compliant identity management system built to protect users’ digital identities and personal data.
In light of current geopolitical tensions and the growing centralization of technology resources in only a few countries, it is more essential than ever for consumers to maintain control over their own digital identity. People’s digital identity represents their online persona, and ensuring it remains under each individual’s control allows them to attach various attributes to it while navigating the internet with full autonomy and consent.
Unfortunately, many platforms compel users to create digital identities within their ecosystems, not as a service to the consumer but as a means of controlling identity data for commercial exploitation. These platforms act as identity providers, leveraging user data for monetization by selling personal information to advertisers and other third parties.
For over 25 years, WISeKey has been a leader in digital identity solutions, prioritizing user autonomy without locking individuals into a proprietary ecosystem. WISeKey’s WISeID WebTrust-compliant identity management system, is accessible to all and designed to seamlessly integrate with existing blockchain technologies. WISeID.com enhances user protection against identity theft and strengthens privacy in today’s hyper-connected world.
The Next Generation of WISeID: Elevating Digital Identity Security
The latest iteration of WISeID builds upon WISeKey’s legacy of cutting-edge cybersecurity innovation, introducing a suite of enhancements that further protect users’ digital identities and personal data.
1. Free Identity Validation
WISeID now enables all users to verify their real identity using their computer or smartphone camera. By capturing an official identity document—such as a National ID, Driver’s License, or Passport (from most countries)—and utilizing facial recognition technology, users can confirm their identity securely and conveniently.
2. New Types of Digital Certificates
WISeID introduces a range of digital certificates with varying validation levels to suit different user needs:
- Free Certificates – Available to all users, containing only an email address and valid for three months.
- Basic Certificates – An optional subscription-based certificate with a two-year validity.
- Advanced Certificates – Includes additional verified information such as the user’s name and country, enhancing credibility when sending emails or signing documents. This requires completing our Know Your Customer (KYC) verification process.
- Advanced PRO Certificates – Designed for professional use, these certificates also include company details and require an organization validation process conducted by WISeKey.
3. New Document Signing Service
WISeID now offers a free digital document signing solution. Users can sign PDF documents directly from their computer or mobile device without needing to manually create or install certificates. Our platform automatically and securely generates single-use certificates for each signature request. The only requirement is a valid WISeID account with identity verification.
4. New Corporate Identity Management Services
Organizations can now leverage WISeID to provide secure identity services to their employees and customers through a corporate account. Corporate administrators gain full control over user identity creation and certificate management, eliminating the need for individual verification processes. Additionally, companies can acquire WISeSign packages, enabling employees to securely request and manage digital signatures.
By providing decentralized, user-controlled digital identity solutions, WISeID stands in stark contrast to identity-restricting platforms. Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses with secure, verifiable, and privacy-enhancing digital identity tools, ensuring they remain in full control of their online presence.
For more information, visit WISeID.com.
About WISeKey
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.
Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.
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