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Hacking tests begin on national ID database Monday, 15 March 2004, 14:58 GMT Security experts have begun work on threat and vulnerability tests to ensure that the National Identity Register database, which will form the basis of the UK's controversial ID card scheme, is secure from hack attacks and unauthorised internal access. The threat assessment is being undertaken despite the fact the specifications and design of the database and its security features have not yet been established. No decision has been taken on the nature of the biometrics to be used on the ID card itself, which has not been passed by Parliament. Home Office minister Beverley Hughes revealed the progress on the ID card scheme in an answer to a Parliamentary Question last week. "The security and integrity of the database are integral to maintaining trust in the Identity Cards scheme," she said. "Home Office officials are already working with security experts, to ensure that security issues are considered from the start of the database design, and with other government departments which have similar databases with similar security needs, such as the United Kingdom Passport Service." Read More at ' ' |
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