The Continuing Importance of Physical Identity Documents and Banknotes – Part II

Every coin has two sides. The increasing digitalisation has brought efficiency and convenience, but also new risks. Global network outages and cybersecurity challenges have repeatedly shown the irreplaceable role of physical documents and money in ensuring societal continuity. This second part explores how physical and digital solutions can cooperate to create a more resilient, robust security system. Click here to read the Part I.

IDs Banknotes

5. 3. 2025

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RISKING OVER-RELIANCE ON DIGITAL SYSTEMS

Digital infrastructure is the backbone of today's society. We depend on it for day-to-day communication, banking, payments, identity verification, and access to essential public services.

But what happens when these systems fail?

World Economic Forum described last July’s global network outage as "The cyber resilience alarm heard around the world.". When digital infrastructure fails – affecting airlines, banks, ATMs, and government services, what remains functional?

1. Physical documents and cash serve as fail-safes during technological failures. ✅

2. Identity verification remains possible even when digital systems go offline. ✅

3. Perfectly secured IDs and banknotes ensure access to essential services without reliance on digital networks. ✅

HYBRID SOLUTIONS

At IQ Structures, we believe that physical and digital solutions should complement, not compete.

That’s why we developed IQ CHECK✅ – a smartphone-based authentication solution powered by Trask. It leverages the uniqueness of our optical security features in combination with an accessible, user-friendly mobile app solution to authenticate identity documents and create their digital version.

OUR APPROACH

We use advanced nanoengineering to create cutting-edge, non-repeatable, and inimitable security features.

Our solutions respect both, technological innovation via sophisticated nanofabrication, unmatched protection and human needs, ensuring simple, unambiguous authentication for professionals and the public alike.

Robert Dvořák (left) and Petr Franc in the production hall

OUR NANOENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

We deliver the most advanced optical security solutions, spanning multiple fields, including:

BANKNOTES, carrying cultural stories and national heritage.
IDENTITY DOCUMENTS, marking life's major milestones.
PRECIOUS METALS, commonly known as enduring stores of value

Want to learn more about our nanoengineered optical security solutions or discuss your specific security needs?

Our sample banknote commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Moonlanding

Second design with Nanoswitch stripe by Nanovista, featuring chameleon.

IQ proID | Advanced protection for IDs, passports, driver's licences, and other similar documentss

Gold, silver, and other precious metal bullions or coins protection and design enhancement

GET IN TOUCH

Contact us at sales@iqstructures.cz to explore how our cutting-edge security, combined with stunning design, can help safeguard your IDs and banknotes in today's evolving digital landscape.