Creation of a new security document is an exciting and complex project requiring a number of parties to align. This presentation showcases the how the physical process is far more colourful than the polished process description may indicate.

A challenge designers encounter during product design is how to find the right balance between manufacturing capabilities and alternative technologies. A good and secure document often pushes the boundaries of the manufacturing capabilities to be in desired security zone.

This presentation aims to identify this desired security zone and various means to quantify them. Highlighting the important role of designer to succeed in utilizing this innovative way of thinking security zone while trying to achieve best possible holistic security design.

Security zone thinking helps to consider whether new document has reached sufficient security level for its purpose, within the limits of the manufacturing industry.