Eliminate friction through future-proofed identity

The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, bringing additional focus to the future of identity. Microsoft strongly believe that decentralized identifiers are core to the future of identity systems. We all want to trust that our information will be secure and only shared with our consent, so decentralized identity systems will empower users to own their own identity and the information attached to it. This is a community effort, built on new open standards. The model will easily integrate with your existing identity systems, and it uses an open-source blockchain solution designed so that no single organization owns or controls it, including Microsoft itself.

Bring DID to the DOD

This vision is already becoming real. For example, Microsoft are partnering with the United States Department Defense (DOD) to pilot decentralized identity for their MilGears educational program. The MilGears program helps US military veterans and retiring service members enroll in higher education as they transition to civilian careers. Microsoft and the DOD are piloting verifiable credentials, a digital information validation feature so that MilGears participants can reduce the time it takes to confirm their skills and education from months to days. From the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy and Microsoft global skills initiative to our DOD pilot with MilGears, Microsoft is deeply invested in realizing the potential of this technology to eliminate career barriers for every individual.

Verifiable Credentials

Verifiable credentials put people in control of their personal information, enabling more trustworthy digital experiences while respecting people’s privacy. Read the overview and watch the introductory video below to learn more.

Microsoft believes everyone has the right to own their digital identity, one that securely and privately stores all personal data. This ID must seamlessly integrate into daily life and give complete control over data access and use.