Press Releases

New Combined Digital Identity Consortia is the First National - Global Collaborative Tasked with Improving the Trustworthy Use of Identity and Personal Data

Leading Digital Identity Consortia Aim for Higher Adoption Rates for Assessment Programs

Registry is Key Step in Growing Healthy and Secure Online Identity Ecosystem

WASHINGTON, DC (June 6, 2016) – The Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG) – an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to creating the future of trusted digital identities – today announced a new service that empowers organizations to improve the way they handle identities. The Identity Ecosystem Framework (IDEF) Registry brings the digital identity community closer to realizing the White House’s vision for trusted identities in cyberspace.

Healthcare ID, Biometric Technology, Cyber Security Strategies are Hot Topics

WASHINGTON, DC (June 8, 2015) – The Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG) – an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to developing the Identity Ecosystem Framework – today announced that all three of its corporation officers will be participating at the upcoming Smart Card Alliance Government Conference being held June 9–10 in Washington, DC. This event – the largest annual gathering of government identity professionals – is attended by federal agencies and industry leaders involved with setting the standards for identity credentialing and access security.

Efforts to Focus on Building a Stronger Organization to Galvanize Momentum for Creating the Identity Ecosystem Framework

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 8, 2015 – The Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG) – a voluntary, public-private partnership charged with the development of an Identity Ecosystem Framework (IDEF) for identity solutions – today announced the election of new board members and management council. These new officers will lead IDESG’s efforts to advance the organization’s vision of safeguarding digital identities and delivering version 1 of the IDEF in late summer.

Experts to Share Identity and Security Best Practices, Announce Key Developments Related to the Identity Ecosystem Framework

WASHINGTON, DC (June 5, 2015) – The Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG) – an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to developing the Identity Ecosystem Framework – today announced that the organization will be well represented at the Cloud Identity Summit (CIS) being held June 8–11 in San Diego. During the industry leading identity and security conference, several representatives from IDESG‘s leadership will be providing their insight on how collaboration and new and innovative technologies are coming together to solve today’s top online security and privacy challenges.

Leading Identity, Privacy and Security Expert to Spearhead Activities to Safeguard Identities Online and Build the Identity Ecosystem Framework

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 10, 2015 - The Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG) today announced the appointment of Marc-Anthony Signorino to serve as the organization's executive director. Signorino, an attorney specializing in identity, privacy and security topics, will oversee the progress and general management of IDESG's all-volunteer membership as the organization architects the Identity Ecosystem Framework (IEF). Signorino's appointment was the result of a unanimous decision of the IDESG's board of directors.