The MorphoAccess™ 500 Series of indoor and outdoor biometric access control terminals is now available from Sagem Morpho. The MA500 Series terminals have dual-core ARM9 microprocessors with multi-thread processing capability and have an internal database storage capacity of up to 50,000 records. The terminals also have a large area optical fingerprint sensor that is FBI […]

SecuDesktop Pro v2.0 software, which uses SecuGen’s FIPS 201 approved template extraction and matching algorithms has been released by SecuGen. At the core of SecuDesktop Pro is SecuGen’s NIST certified, MINEX-compliant template extraction and matching algorithms that have been tested and approved for use in the U.S. government’s PIV program as defined by the FIPS […]

The U.S. government’s migration to new physical access control systems (PACS) to be used with federally mandated FIPS 201 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) smart cards was the top priority for the Smart Card Alliance Physical Access Council last year. The Council today announced second year successes, new officers and upcoming projects. The Physical Access Council […]

Examining the popular solution for security, mobility and compliance By Ryan Kline, Contributing Editor Government agencies across the United States are beginning to feel the effects of HSPD-12 and FIPS 201. With physical security in the forefront of many governmental agencies, Mr. Harget expects government agencies to lead, issuing one authentication device to secure both […]

The SCR3310v2.0 smart card reader, manufactured by SCM Microsystems, is now on the GSA’s FIPS 201 Approved Product List approving it for purchase by federal agencies under the HSPD-12 program. The new USB reader is capable of being used for a wide range of applications, including: network security, secure logon, email encryption, and remote banking. […]

The PIVMAN System™ has been approved by the US General Services Administration (GSA) as being compliant with the Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (FIPS 201). The PIVMAN System uses the FIPS 201 infrastructure for credential checking and is also fully functional without network connectivity. The system can display accurate information about cardholders from any federal, […]

SecuGen Corporation announces the availability of SecuDesktop® Pro v2.0 software with support for Microsoft Windows Vista and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s FIPS 201 standard. SecuDesktop Pro uses advanced biometric technology to safeguard desktop and laptop PCs against unauthorized intrusion. SecuDesktop Pro’s fingerprint authentication “module” integrates seamlessly into the Windows logon process that […]

The General Services Administration’s Managed Service Office, in charge of implementing HSPD-12 for more than 42 government agencies, released word that for the first year of service, the fee will be $82 per card, instead of the $110 as previously estimated. The price covers the cost of the smart card and one year of maintenance. […]

SSH Communications Security announced that SSH Tectia supports a number of leading Common Access Cards (CACs) across all platforms. Using SSH Tectia, in conjunction with CACs, enables secure remote logins, promotes single sign-on, and encrypts data communications for various applications, including system administration, file transfer and secure e-mail, in compliance with the HSPD-12 mandate. Read […]

The Bluefire Mobile Security® Enterprise Edition – including firewall, encryption, and logging features – and Mobile Security VPN will work in conjunction with Apriva’s Bluetooth® BT100-C and BT200 Smart Card Readers to provide government customers with additional security features. Apriva provides hardware and software solutions for secure mobile applications allowing government agencies to communicate securely […]