--- title: "Knowledge" url: "https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/" source: "DESKO GmbH" lang: "en" last_updated: "2026-04-02T12:49:55+02:00" --- # Knowledge | DESKO GmbH DESKO DOCUMENT BLOG =================== In this blog, we inform you about the unique features of identity documents from different countries, fraud and lots more. We explain general facts about documents and also report on current trends. [![Optical sapphire glass – scratch-resistant, clear, durable. For consistently precise scans.](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/16374/seitenbild_saphirglas.jpg) 21/07/2026 Optical sapphire glass – scratch-resistant, clear, durable. For consistently precise scans. read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/sapphire-glass.md) [![REAL ID: What it is and why it plays a crucial role for travelers within the United States](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/15828/header_real-id.webp) 02/04/2026 REAL ID: What it is and why it plays a crucial role for travelers within the United States read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/real-id-its-importance-for-travellers-in-the-united-states.md) [![What is the difference between verification and authentication and why are both important for your identity management?](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/14537/desko-pentascanner4x-franzispindler-113.webp) 28/07/2025 What is the difference between verification and authentication and why are both important for your identity management? read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/verification-authentication-difference.md) [![Synchronise passport data: Important steps in the verification of identity documents](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/13975/header_flieger-reisepaesse.jpg) 25/04/2025 Synchronise passport data: Important steps in the verification of identity documents read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/synchronisation-of-passport-data.md) [![Self-Service Boarding - Bridging Today and Tomorrow](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/11070/blog_self-service_boarding.webp) 23/08/2024 Self-Service Boarding - Bridging Today and Tomorrow read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/self-service-boarding-bridging-today-and-tomorrow.md) [![Biometric verification as key technology for airports](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/10861/biometrics-interview-header.webp) 24/07/2024 Biometric verification as key technology for airports read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/biometric-verification-a-key-technology-for-airports.md) [![What does NEURONIC DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION mean?](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/11042/vlcsnap-2024-06-25-15h21m56s737.webp) 01/07/2024 What does NEURONIC DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION mean? read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/neuronic-document-authentication.md) [![The airport as a climate-neutral security complex with a feel-good factor?](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/10234/interview_werner_zahn_about_the_the_future_of_the_aviation_industry.webp) 19/02/2024 The airport as a climate-neutral security complex with a feel-good factor? Why future scenarios for airports must overcome many contradictions. An interview with DESKO founder and Managing Director Werner Zahn. read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/future-scenarios-for-airports.md) [![DESKO reveals: what you always wanted to know about your identity](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/9526/header_dokumente.webp) 22/08/2023 DESKO reveals: what you always wanted to know about your identity read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/what-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-your-identity.md) [![The KYC principle: fraud prevention through identity verification](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/9446/das_kyc_prinzip_in_der_betrugspraevention.webp) 26/07/2023 The KYC principle: fraud prevention through identity verification read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/the-kyc-principle-in-fraud-prevention.md) [![Do you know the different types of document fraud?](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/9242/reisepaesse_faelschungsarten.jpg) 04/05/2023 Do you know the different types of document fraud? read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/the-different-types-of-document-fraud.md) [![Magnifying glass, luminaire, lamp? Which technical tool is better for checking UV features?](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/8411/header_interview_jma.webp) 06/07/2022 Magnifying glass, luminaire, lamp? Which technical tool is better for checking UV features? An interview with document expert Jens Mayer read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/uv-features.md) [![Dr. I. D. Clever explains the DESKO world](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/7568/header_drid-clever.webp) 26/04/2022 Dr. I. D. Clever explains the DESKO world Today: the world of resolution and line pairs read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/dr-id-clever-topic-resolution.md) [![“No chance for Corona inspectors to detect vaccination certificate forgers. Nevertheless, this could be changed very easily.“](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/6721/desko_covid-certificate-check_zutrittskontrolle-1.webp) 21/12/2021 “No chance for Corona inspectors to detect vaccination certificate forgers. Nevertheless, this could be changed very easily.“ Interview with profiler Peter Hessel read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/corona-control.md) [![UV counterfeit detection](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/6318/canadian-passport-with-uv.webp) 01/07/2021 UV counterfeit detection Why UV Counterfeit Detection Continues to Be an Effective Solution. An article by Sean Trundy. read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/uv-security-features.md) [![The Visual Inspection Zone (VIZ) and its special challenges in document analysis](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/6134/desko_blog_viz-1.webp) 26/05/2021 The Visual Inspection Zone (VIZ) and its special challenges in document analysis Check Visual Inspection Zone read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/visual-inspection-zone.md) [![The reputation of passports worldwide](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/3856/personendatenerfassung_1074101789.webp) 20/01/2021 The reputation of passports worldwide The question of powerful passports is a frequent topic of discussion. Generally, this just means which national passport is accepted in the largest number of countries without a visa. read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/the-reputation-of-passports-worldwide.md) [![The levels of authentication](https://www.desko.com/site/assets/files/3857/personendatenerfassung_1454752184.webp) 20/01/2021 The levels of authentication At some point, you must have asked yourself: exactly what happens with the personal data in your passport or ID when you present your documents at an airport, government authority or visa office? read more »](https://www.desko.com/en/knowledge/the-levels-of-authentication.md)