Standards-based, built to scale

Q: Why do standards matter for government systems?

Standards reduce risk by using proven, well-understood approaches. They make it easier to connect systems, share data safely, and avoid being locked into a single vendor.

Q: How is privacy built into these systems?

Privacy is designed in from the start, not added later. Data is shared only when necessary, and access is tightly controlled at every step.

Q: How does this protect sensitive resident data?

Strong security controls limit who can access data and how it can be used. Information is protected whether it’s being stored, shared, or processed.

Q: Can agencies control how data flows between systems?

Yes. Agencies determine what data is shared, where it is sent, and who can access it. Connections are designed to support clear rules and accountability.

Q: Does this support future needs and new technologies?

Yes. Flexible, standards-based foundations make it easier to add new services or technologies later without having to start over.

Q: How does this approach support long-term trust and accountability?

Standards-based architectures make systems easier to review, audit, and govern over time. Agencies gain clearer oversight of how data is accessed and used, even as systems evolve.

Build with open, interoperable infrastructure that avoids vendor lock-in and gives agencies a secure, future-proof foundation.

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Trusted architecture for trusted services

Build safer, more interoperable digital services with security patterns grounded in open standards and strong privacy protections.

Standards-based foundation

Use W3C, ISO, SD-JWT, and FIPS-compliant cryptography to unify fragmented systems with consistent, verifiable security.

End-to-end data protection

Selective disclosure, on-device processing, and zero-knowledge proofs reduce overcollection and lower breach exposure.

Privacy-aligned by design

Technical patterns mapped to NIST and statewide privacy guidelines help agencies meet compliance requirements with confidence.

Standards that work across use cases

Open frameworks that ensure interoperability, durability, and strong security — without locking you into a single vendor.

Interoperable digital credentials that enable secure, tamper-evident identity verification across services.

W3C Verifiable Credentials

Standards for secure, mobile driver’s licenses that support online and in-person digital identity use.

ISO/IEC 18013 mDLs

Selective-disclosure tokens that let users share only required attributes while protecting sensitive data.

SD-JWTs

Guidelines for mobile identity documents that support secure, convenient access to services.

ISO/IEC 23220

Protocol for presenting verifiable credentials securely, enabling instant trust checks in digital workflows.

OID4VP

U.S. federal standards defining identity assurance, authentication, and federation requirements.

NIST SP 800-63-4

Identity verification level requiring validated, anti-fraud checks for high-confidence identity proofing.

NIST IAL2

Highest-assurance identity level using supervised, strong identity proofing for critical services.

NIST IAL3

Federal standard for validated cryptographic modules that protect data and secure digital identity systems.

FIPS 140-3

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Build privacy into every layer

Architect systems to meet NIST 800-63-4, Zero Trust, and state privacy statutes without adding complexity to your workflows.

Map technical choices—like attribute minimization, access controls, and audit trails—to clear regulatory obligations so compliance becomes an outcome, not an extra step.

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Build privacy into every layer

Architect systems to meet NIST 800-63-4, Zero Trust, and state privacy statutes without adding complexity to your workflows.

Map technical choices—like attribute minimization, access controls, and audit trails—to clear regulatory obligations so compliance becomes an outcome, not an extra step.

Secure connections with controlled data flow

Use API gateways, scoped tokens, and role-based access controls to ensure every system only accesses exactly what it needs—nothing more.

Connect legacy, mobile, and cloud platforms through trust frameworks that maintain security boundaries while enabling smooth, end-to-end service delivery.

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Secure connections with controlled data flow

Use API gateways, scoped tokens, and role-based access controls to ensure every system only accesses exactly what it needs—nothing more.

Connect legacy, mobile, and cloud platforms through trust frameworks that maintain security boundaries while enabling smooth, end-to-end service delivery.

Flexible foundations for future-ready systems

Avoid vendor lock-in with open-source components and interoperable wallets that work across Apple, Google, OEM, and custom ecosystems.

Use modular, scalable architecture that adapts as requirements change—so your security posture strengthens without ever needing to rebuild from scratch.

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Flexible foundations for future-ready systems

Avoid vendor lock-in with open-source components and interoperable wallets that work across Apple, Google, OEM, and custom ecosystems.

Use modular, scalable architecture that adapts as requirements change—so your security posture strengthens without ever needing to rebuild from scratch.

Build without vendor lock-in

Explore how open frameworks, interoperable architectures, and privacy-preserving patterns strengthen your security posture.

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Build without vendor lock-in

Explore how open frameworks, interoperable architectures, and privacy-preserving patterns strengthen your security posture.

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Selected reads

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Secure by Design: Building Systems That Assume Breach

Why Privacy-Preserving Design Matters in Public Services

Applying Zero Trust to Government Data Flows

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “standards-based” actually mean?

It means systems are built using widely accepted rules and frameworks, not custom or proprietary approaches. This helps systems work together and makes them easier to maintain over time.

Why do standards matter for government systems?