Security Challenges

Security papers

Security Challenges

Sophisticated technologies and recent world events elevated security concerns to unprecedented levels.

For many organizations, security now tops the agenda. When identification documents, certificates, banknotes and checks are susceptible to forgery and manipulation, the integrity of institutions - even public safety and civil government - can hang in the balance.

Did you know that...

  • During 2003, seven million U.S. citizens were victims of identify theft;
  • In North America, check losses due to fraud have reached billions of dollars annually;
  • More than half of this fraud involves counterfeiting and forgery;
  • In criminal circles, the use of high-tech copiers and other tools to render security features inoperable is now routine;
  • Criminals no longer target just big business: increasingly, small and medium-sized businesses are also under assault.

Cascades' solution

Document security must begin at the manufacturing stage. This is why all our security papers employ devices embedded in the paper, foiling even the most advanced scanners and printers. It is virtually impossible to copy a true watermark, planchette or invisible fiber. In combination, these devices present an almost unscalable security barrier, protecting your organization's integrity.

Security Shield 1: at the mill

All paper stock, dandy rolls and other supplies are under strict supervision at all times. Security systems include magnetic access cards, guards, video monitoring and other systems that safeguard our facilities, our personnel and our integrity.

Security Shield 2: limited distribution

Cascades only ship its security paper products to qualified security and specialized form printers. By limiting distribution, we ensure the integrity of your documents.

Security Shield 3: customer audits

Each new customer undergoes a security audit. We investigate access control, inventory control and government accreditation. We also investigate the paper's use, to ensure legitimacy.

Security Shield 4: protected "recipes"

Each paper is custom made and employs a special combination of security devices. That combination is a closely guarded secret.

Security Shield 5: limited production

Since every recipe is unique, we make just enough paper to meet the needs. There is no overstock that can fall into unauthorized hands. Scraps and cuttings are immediately shredded and pulped.