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# Authentication Methods for PACS









# **Authentication Methods for PACS**




![](https://www.securetechalliance.org/newsletter/october_2009/piv-card.jpg)The U.S. Federal government is now issuing smart card-based electronic identity credentials–Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards–to all Federal employees and contractors to be used to access physical and information technology (IT) resources. Applying these electronic identity credentials to a physical access control system (PACS) requires both technical infrastructure and guidance policies. To assist agencies in upgrading or implementing new PACS, the government has issued a new regulatory and guidance framework. Learn more about FIPS 201 PACS guidance for authentication and other additional authentication mechanisms that are important for organizations implementing PACS. [Read more…](https://www.securetechalliance.org/newsletter-200910-feature?issue=200910)

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