01 Sep, 2006Bioscrypt fingerprint templates certified for FIPS 201
The GSA has approved Bioscrypt’s fingerprint algorithms for use in FIPS 201 PIV issuance programs. Federal agencies can use the algorithms to create the ANSI 378 templates required for PIV card issuance and for verification. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
31 Aug, 2006New Magicard Tango +L printer and laminator hits market
Ultra Electronics has added a new card printer with laminator to its Magicard line. The Magicard Tango +L provides added durability via built-in lamination. It includes smart card encoding options for Mifare, HID’s i-Class, and Desfire. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
29 Aug, 2006Audio from August 29 IAB government smart card meeting online here
The August 29 monthly meeting of the influential Interagency Advisory Board (IAB) was held in Washington D.C. SecureID News was on hand to cover the event and has provided, with permission from the IAB, an audio recording of the event. To listen to the sessions, click on the link below to access a list of […]
28 Aug, 2006FIPS-201 the tip of the iceburg?
“When you’re talking about credentialing the federal workforce and contractors, you’re talking about maybe 10 million people. When you’re talking first responders, you’re at 20, 30 or 40 million people,” said Thomas Greco, a vice president at Herndon-based Cybertrust Inc. “But when you’re talking credentialing all registered drivers in the United States, you’re up to […]
21 Aug, 2006Health and Human Services trials Lockheed Martin’s FIPS 201 solution
Progressing toward HSPD-12 compliance, the Department of Health and Human Services has selected Lockheed Martin’s BioUnique(TM) Identity Framework for a trial implementation. The tests will involve four agency sites and up to 1000 staffers. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
15 Aug, 2006Electromagnetic sleeves protect contactless IDs, but is the eavesdropping threat real?
By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor With a long workday behind him, Mr. Government Worker leaves the building, heading for the massive parking lot. He passes a gentleman (Mr. Man), but little does Mr. Government Worker know that beneath the stranger’s briefcase hides an RFID Reader with an antenna short enough to remain out of sight […]
ID management provider ImageWare Systems recently received NIST certification for its IWS Card Management System that can help federal agencies deploy a biometrically-enabled personal identity verification solution required under HSPD-12’s FIPS 201 standards. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
29 Jul, 2006Cross Match Technologies named approved provider of fingerprint capture stations for HSPD-12
Cross Match Technologies’ fingerprint capture stations have made GSA’s list of approved products for government agencies’ use in complying with HSPD-12. After being scanned into a Cross Match fingerprint module, each federal employee’s identification is converted into a fingerprint file that’s submitted to the FBI for background checks. Read the full article at SecureIDNews.com
26 Jul, 2006FIPS 201 vendors and products approved for agency use
Federal bodies approving contractors’ wares, with little time to spare By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor Where FIPS 201-compliant smart cards are concerned, summer’s hot and anything but lazy. The U.S. government is taking action on several fronts to help federal agencies get Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card systems in place. From giving the thumbs up […]
20 Jul, 2006Contactless takes Swiss campus to new heights
LEGIC provides robust suite of payment and security applications for students in Chur, Switzerland By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor While many U.S. colleges and universities have been hesitant to delve into the contactless world, European and Asian campuses have taken the opposite approach. So it is with the University of Technology and Economics (HTW Chur) […]
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