27 Feb, 2007DHS Winter Storm trial validates FIPS 201 compliant FRAC cards
At the recent Department of Homeland Security’s Winter Storm test, FIPS 201 credentials were validated and emergency support codes or roles were determined in a number of environments. The PIVMAN handheld from CoreStreet was used to validate the First Responder Authentication Credential (FRAC). Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
27 Feb, 2007IdentityDefender from Lenel helps organizations meet HSPD-12 goals
In 2004, a significant challenge faced the physical security industry. An important government directive was signed by President George W. Bush requiring all government agencies to comply with a strict identification standard. That mandate, HSPD-12, required the use of smart card technologies that were still under development. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
16 Feb, 2007DataSafe Wallets receive government security approval
Kena Kai’s DataSafe Wallets have received General Services Administration approval, making its opaque sleeves that can protect contactless ID cards from prying eyes, FIPS 201 compliant. The public can also use the same identity theft protection technology to safeguard their identities, says the company. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
15 Feb, 2007Cybertrust, CoreStreet launch government smart card credential validation service
Two companies specializing in security have banded together to offer a service aimed at validating FIPS-201 compliant smart cards, DoD’s Common Access Cards, and other government-issued cards, particularly in emergency situations where access need s to be controlled. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
29 Jan, 2007Pentagon deploys handheld PIVMAN system to validate FIPS 201 IDs
By Chris Corum, Editor Security at the Pentagon is in the capable hands of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) but now there is something else in their capable hands … Corestreet’s PIVMAN. The PFPA officers will use the handheld identity verification units to authenticate individuals via their FIPS 201 compliant ID cards. “The first […]
29 Jan, 2007GSA handles PIV card issuance for 40 agencies, seeks new vendor for managed services
By Chris Corum, Editor The Government Services Administration (GSA) was instrumental in the federal agencies’ successful compliance with last year’s October 27 deadline for PIV card issuance. That is because the GSA’s HSPD-12 Managed Services Office (MSO) actually issued the cards for 39 contracted agencies. It is outsourcing at the federal level–agencies heads not wishing […]
22 Jan, 2007New rigid badgeholder blocks contactless signal, gets FIPS 201 approval
The company that first received listing on the FIPS 201 Approved Product List for a secure sleeve to protect contactless cards has another product available for PIV use. Identity Stonghold’s second “electronically opaque” protection device is a rigid plastic badgeholder that holds the card and can be worn around the neck, etc. The contactless signal […]
22 Jan, 2007HID Global to demonstrate iCLASS at Internet Tech Exhibition in Washington, D.C.
Congressional leaders and staff, members of a UK Internet group and others will get a first-hand look at HID Global’s iCLASS smart card technology during next week’s Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee Technology Exhibition in Washington, D.C. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
10 Jan, 2007SCM Microsystems’ physical access terminals receive HSPD-12 certification
Two of SCM Microsystems’ physical access control terminals are now on the General Services Administration’s approved product list following HSPD-12 certification. The terminals have either a contactless or a combined contactless/PIN pad interface and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor usage. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
10 Jan, 2007Diebold earns HSPD-12 Certification from General Services Administration
Diebold has achieved HSPD-12 certification from the GSA, enabling the company to deliver FIPS-201 compliant Homeland Security solutions to federal agencies. Specifically, the certification will allow Diebold to help agencies deploy and apply their ID credentials to both physical and logical access control systems. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
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