--- title: "Publications Archives - Page 6 of 11 - Secure Technology Alliance" language: "en-US" canonical_url: "https://www.securetechalliance.org/category/publications/page/6/" source_url: "https://www.securetechalliance.org/category/publications/page/6/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- [Home](https://www.securetechalliance.org/)Publications # Category: Publications ### The Changing U.S. Payments Landscape: Impact on Payment Transactions at Physical Stores Publication Date: November 2013 Click here to download the white paper. This is an exciting time in the U.S. payments industry, with innovation in both payment presentment and acceptance. Significant changes to the U.S. payments landscape affect how merchants accept payments for purchases… ### Smart Card Technology and the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Publication Date: June 2013 Click here to download the white paper Internet use is evidently the most indispensable activity of our generation. We use it for almost everything–to connect with friends, shop, bank, blog thoughts, and seek medical attention, among other things…. ### Supporting the PIV Application in Mobile Devices with the UICC Publication Date: June 2013 Click here to download the white paper The increasing utilization of mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets has expanded the capability of employees to stay connected longer and be more active and efficient in their work. These connected devices… ### The EMV Ecosystem: An Interactive Experience for the Payments Community Publication Date: February 2013 Download the EMV ecosystem interactive PowerPoint presentation. The U.S. migration to secure chip-based EMV payments requires new activities and collaboration of many participants throughout the payments industry. Who are the players and what parts do they play? The Smart Card Alliance… ### Strong Authentication Using Smart Card Technology for Logical Access Publication Date: November 2012 Click here to download the white paper. Organizations globally are implementing strong solutions for authenticating an individual’s identity before allowing that person to access computer networks, systems, and applications. Identity authentication comprises multiple steps. In general, an individual must prove his or… ### Mobile/NFC Standards Landscape Download the standards landscape reference guide. Download the standards landscape interactive PowerPoint presentation. Mobile NFC applications follow a wide variety of standards and specifications, some that govern the core technology and functionality of mobile NFC devices and some that are specific to applications. The Smart Card Alliance Mobile and NFC Council developed… ### PIV Card/Reader Challenges with Physical Access Control Systems: A Field Troubleshooting Guide Publication Date: October 2012 Click here to download the guide. The Smart Card Alliance Access Control and Identity Councils have assembled and documented reported usage difficulties and symptoms of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and contactless reader failures with physical access control systems… ### Mobile Devices and Identity Applications Publication Date: September 2012 Click here to download the white paper Mobile devices are a critical element in most people’s lives, not only providing a communications platform but also supporting an ever-increasing array of applications. The use of mobile devices as a platform for secure transactions–payment, identity authentication, ticketing, access… ### Smart Cards and Biometrics in Healthcare Identity Applications Publication Date: May 2012 Click here to download the white paper Both smart cards and biometrics are used in identity management systems to verify individuals’ identities. Biometrics alone, smart cards alone, and a combination of smart cards with biometrics are options for healthcare organizations moving to stronger,… ### A Comparison of PIV, PIV-I and CIV Credentials Publication Date: February 2012 Click here to download the brief. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) mandates a standard for a secure and reliable form of identification to be used by all Federal employees and contractors. Signed by President George W. Bush in August 2004, HSPD-12 initiated… [ ** ](#)