Tech Watch

Dec 1, 2007 12:00 PM

As government agencies strive to comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) using the Federal Information Processing Standards 201 (FIPS 201), suppliers are creating new systems to ensure that the process runs smoothly. With the wide variety of credential issuance, verification and authentication systems available, users in the private sector may also find the capabilities of interest.

Handheld Biometric Terminal

FOR APPLICATIONS REQUIRING ON-THE-SPOT ID VERIFICATION

The HSPD-12-certified DSV2+TURBO is suitable for federal, state and local applications that require instant ID authentication and biometric processing. The terminal processes an array of cards by reading contact and contactless chips found on identification documents such as ID cards, passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses and credit cards. The unit's Cardholder Unique Identifier (CHUID) smart card capability enables the authentication of digital ID information, and its 508-dpi fingerprint sensor provides verification for instant biometric processing. The unit features a high-resolution, touchscreen display that is readable in both direct and low-light conditions, an extended-life battery, barcode scanning and proximity and magnetic stripe reading. It is housed in a lightweight, rugged terminal that is weather- and drop-resistant. DSV+TURBO Handheld Biometric Terminal, Datastrip Inc. (datastrip-inc.com) Circle No. 1 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Identity Verification System

FOR CREDENTIAL CHECKING IN ANY ENVIRONMENT

The PIVMAN System is a suite of software and hardware that enables credential checking of any compliant cardholder in any environment. It consists of software for back-end servers and handheld devices. Organizations can assign individual privileges found in HR-style databases, such as level of training, certifications and rank to credential holders. The system collects the information, links it to the cardholder identity and distributes the data to handheld devices in the field. Those tasked with site management can use the information displayed on the device screen when making access decisions. Organizations can set up secure perimeters on short notice and perform credential authentication when a network connection is not available. PIVMAN System, CoreStreet (corestreet.com) Circle No. 2 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Identity Verification Station

FEATURES FOUR APPLICATIONS IN ONE UNIT

The Hirsch Verification Station RUU-201 confirms the identity of a cardholder to a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) smart card. The station supports a range of identity verification modes, including HSPD-12/FIPS 201 and Cogent BioGate. The unit includes a Hirsch ScramblePad, which randomly scrambles keypad numbers each time the start button is pressed; a contact smart card reader; a contactless smart card reader; a Cogent Systems minutiae-based fingerprint biometric reader; an LCD display and a processor capable of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) certificate validation. The station is suitable for use at issuance, for remote standalone verification, for network-connected verification, for enrollment to a Hirsch Velocity Physical Access Control System and for use as a conventional door/gate access reader. RUU-201, Hirsch Electronics (hirschelectronics.com) Circle No. 3 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Security Management Software

TAILORED FOR FIPS 201 COMPLIANCE

The SAFE security management system allows users to define, document, deploy and enforce physical security policies across multiple system platforms and facility sites. For FIPS 201 compliance, the system includes five software modules that manage PIV enrollment, credentialing, authentication and event-logging processes. Users can enroll PIV cardholders into any existing physical access control system, control access privileges, and detect, analyze and respond to security incidents in real time. A security reporter tool allows users to create FIPS 201 compliance reports and analysis and other related audit needs of government agencies. SAFE, Quantum Secure (quantumsecure.com) Circle No. 4 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Identity-Access Management Platform

FACILITATES ENROLLMENT, CARD ISSUANCE AND VERIFICATION

The Sure Pass Identity-Access Management Platform handles agency-wide HSPD-12/FIPS 201 process compliance from employee authentication and enrollment to card production/issuance and data management. Some system hardware components include a Windows XP Pro computer with accessories that support all required PIV enrollment functions, a contact and contactless PIV card reader, a 378-template fingerprint reader, a 500-dpi digital camera with accessories, document scanners and credential printers. Software and middleware components include a card management system for managing the smart card and credential lifecycle, PIV and ADT card applets, client middleware to support user authentication and tools for developing new smart card applications. Sure Pass, ADT Security Services (adt.com/gov/fips201) Circle No. 5 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

Identity Management Suite

INCLUDES FOUR SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

IdentityDefender issues identity credentials to users through a secure process to fulfill HSPD-12/FIPS 201 requirements. Users can implement an end-to-end management system or any of its four individual software programs. The suite includes a director program that acts as the central hub for integration, an enrollment program to collect data, a production program to product PIV cards and an activation program that completes the process. The system includes support for ActivIdentity's card management system. IdentityDefender, Lenel Systems International Inc. (lenel.com) Circle No. 6 or visit securitysolutions.com/productinfo.

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