Introducing Ānśik ID...
A fundamental challenge with all forms of identity is that sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) — such as identity numbers, expiry dates, security codes (on bank cards), and usernames — is static and therefore vulnerable to misuse by criminals.
No identity card in existence today offers protection for PII!
The novelty behind Dynamic Partial ID (DPID) lies in its elimination of static PII and as such, DPID-enabled IDs provides built-in protection for PII. Unprecedented breakthrough!
In addition, it supports the enforcement of various regulatory and compliance requirements.
The ID card displays only a Partial Identity. Any relying party (RP) or potential attacker seeking to access the complete identity must first authenticate with the Identity Provider. Each RP is mapped to a unique Complete ID, ensuring identities cannot be misused.
Issuing Authorities can define key parameters — such as the identity’s expiry — to maintain control and compliance.
A wide range of physical identity documents can be protected — including passports, driving licenses, national ID cards, bank cards, and even digital identity wallets.
When it comes to online identities and two-factor authentication (2FA), many overlook the fact that a static username is a major attack vector — often the first piece of information a malicious actor tries to obtain.
This technique introduces One-Time Usernames (OTUN) — a dynamic alternative that changes with each session — along with support for dynamic passwords.
Together, they protect key online identifiers such as usernames and passwords from common forms of credential-based attacks.
When deployed, it will cause a tectonic shift in how various identities are issued and secured.
Ānśik is Sanskrit for Partial.
Ānśik ID is available in both software-based smart cards (mobile apps) and hardware smart cards, with 100% feature parity across both formats.
Key Advantages of the Ānśik ID System:
- 1. Protects against all known identity-based attacks such as phishing, skimming, MITM, insider fraud, etc.
- 2. Dynamic expiry of credentials ensures time-bound validity.
- 3. PII is auto-reset using One-Time Complete Identity (OTCI).
- 4. Unique OTCI mapped to relying party prevents data misuse across services.
- 5. Broad spectrum protection — secures both physical and digital identities.
- 6. Compatible with government IDs, payment cards, and online identities.
- 7. Non-invasive implementation — requires no end-user training.
- 8. Eliminates static usernames using One-Time Username (OTUN).
- 9. Reduces operational and logistical costs for issuers and verifiers.
Ānśik ID – Software Smart Card
Software-based smart cards offer a highly economical and scalable identity solution.
In this model, user credentials (such as shared secret keys) are securely stored on the mobile device. The user interacts through a dedicated smartphone app to generate their Partial ID.
Key Benefits:
- 1. Highly cost-effective – minimal hardware requirements
- 2. Rapid provisioning – identities can be issued instantly
- 3. No logistics overhead – eliminates shipping or card management
Ānśik ID – Hardware Smart Card
FIPS and Common Criteria (CC) certified hardware smart cards are used to securely store user credentials (shared secret keys). These cards offer the same features as software-based smart cards, with two key additional advantages: –
- 1. Protection from zero-day vulnerabilities
Since hardware cards operate independently of the mobile operating system, they remain unaffected by OS-level exploits (e.g., Pegasus spyware).
- 2. No smartphone dependency
- Users can authenticate and operate securely without requiring a mobile device.