Our consultancy services address authorities in the public sector only. We do not work for technology manufacturers in the electronic identity sector. Working for government entities only refrains us from any conflict of interest. 

We cover all processes involved, such as enrolment and production of e-documents as well as verification of such during border control. HJP incorporates the know-how our consultants gained through their long-time experience with smart card technology and their involvement in the standardisation of such passport systems.

Planning: Go from point A to point B. And know that point B is exactly where you need to be.

ID systems are inherently complex. Our ability to properly decipher information is essential, whether during the evaluation of market developments and standardization, identifying needs, defining implications for future systems and processes, or creating sound requirement specifications and project management documentation – we put your plan on solid ground.

Procurement: To invite for tender is an everyday job that you can't put on autopilot.

Avoiding dead-end, supplier-driven solutions require vendor-independent guidance based on your needs. The procurement process can be a source of frustration for both buyers and sellers. Only accurate invitations to tender documents combined with sufficient procurement guidelines and a procurement contract enable the selection of the best supplier. Our structured RFP evaluation process streamlines the process and enables key decision-makers to evaluate based on their specific criteria.

Approval: Drawing a map is one thing. Navigating in real time is something completely different.

Testing is more than a formality – it’s a must. Products must be tested for their conformity with standards in order to be qualified. The final eID solution must be tested thoroughly before being put into action. We should know. We helped define the ICAO and ISO e-passport test standards. Our scientific approach to testing ensures test results that are well-proven.

Complex eID applications require methodologies and processes in order to deliver a firm understanding of project-specific requirements. Which level of security and data privacy shall be applicable? Are my business processes still providing the best service for my clients? The process of collecting, structuring, and maintaining requirements is called requirements engineering. We are the leading specialists for requirements management in the area of large and distributed eID projects, such as national e-passports, e-health systems, or national biometric systems (ABIS).

Our requirements engineering process is based on a series of methodologies and tools designed specifically to map a clear requirements engineering blueprint.

Together with the SICP lab - Software Innovation Campus Paderborn of the University of Paderborn, we have developed the MMASQ (Model-centric Methodology for Analysis, Specification, and Qualification) featuring our V-Model approach. 

The V-Model is to deliver a methodology that analysis initial requirements from the future operator of the solution. In our case, these are mainly governments. The requirements will then be taken by suppliers and turned into product specifications and ultimately into the solution. After delivery, the V-Model is defining the process of testing the solution against the initial requirements. The HJP approach to the V-Model is based on the latest research results.