Smart Cards a Key Link In Chains of Trust

Apr 1, 2004 12:00 PM

There are significant challenges to implementing a secure ID system, chief among them is building a “chain of trust,” according to a new white paper from the Smart Card Alliance.

When properly implemented, an ID system's chain of trust can guarantee the authenticity of the people, issuing organizations, devices, equipment, networks and other components of a secure ID system. The chain of trust must also ensure that information within the system is verified, authenticated, protected and used appropriately.

The white paper, entitled “Secure Identification Systems: Building a Chain of Trust,” broadly covers the requirements for building a chain of trust in an ID system. It outlines enrollment, issuance and identity verification processes and issues, including the use of smart ID devices — especially in the form of smart cards.

Smart cards are a vital link in a chain of trust. They can deliver secure and accurate identity verification and, when combined with other ID system technologies (such as biometrics and digital certificates), they can enhance the security of the system, protect the privacy of system information and improve convenience for both users and issuing organizations.

For the Smart Card Alliance, visithttp://www.smartcardalliance.org

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