Once issued, electronic ID documents (passports, ID cards, driver’s licenses, etc.), are typically valid for approximately ten years. During this time fraud techniques will inevitably evolve, and security of the document may decline.
For this reason, ID issuing-authorities need to futureproof eID documents by ensuring they remain highly protected, and that security is optimal throughout the validity period. The only way to do this is by guaranteeing updatability even after the document has been issued and is in circulation.

To help with this, new security regulations such as eIDAS v2, EUCC, and the Cyber Resilience Act are being deployed. The goal is to put new and more stringent requirements in place for the security of eID documents.

The good news is that all electronic ID documents contain a chip, and updates can be conducted through the operating system and/or applets. Currently, there are several solutions that have been developed to ensure that ID documents are secure ready for all security evolutions needed to maintain product security.