Identity and Mobility in a Digital World

Ali M. Al-Khouri

Emirates Identity Authority, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

DOI: 10.4236/ti.2013.41002                

Abstract

Mobile identity management has attracted the attention of both the public and private sectors in the last few years. In the context of service delivery, modern mobile communication networks offer more convenient approaches to developing citizen-centric applications. However, taking into consideration the need for compelling user authentication and identification, secure communication in mobile environments remains a challenging matter. This article explores the potential role of government-issued smart identity cards in leveraging and enabling a more trusted mobile communication base. It delves into the identity management infrastructure program in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and how the smart identity card and overall system architecture have been designed to enable trusted and secure transactions for both physical and virtual mobile communications.

Keywords

Identity Management; Mobile Identity; National Authentication Infrastructure; Wireless PKI; Identity Provider; UAE

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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