PT World
Kylie Bielby
26 June 2025
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has announced the second phase of the Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR), a series of challenges hosted by DHS S&T where the tech industry is invited to test, refine and improve its ID verification technology. This next phase will focus on verifying the authenticity of identity documents.
This second phase challenges the private sector to deliver secure, accurate. and user-friendly technologies that can combat identity fraud. It follows the full implementation of Real ID, helping ensure that criminals, illegal aliens and terrorists cannot exploit lax ID enforcement to use domestic air travel with impunity.
DHS has developed the program in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration, Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Home - Maryland Test Facility - RIVT
Applications are due by July 18, 2025.
More: DHS launches next phase of remote identity challenge - Passenger Terminal Today
