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Alliance Activities : Publications : Smart Cards and Biometrics

Smart Card and Biometrics Publication Date: March 2011 Click here to download the white paper. Biometric technologies are defined as automated methods of identifying or verifying the identity of a living person based on unique biological (anatomical or physiological) or behavioral characteristics. Biometrics can provide very secure and convenient verification or identification of an individual…
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Alliance Activities : Publications : Personal Identity Verification Interoperability (PIV-I) for Non-Federal Issuers: Trusted Identities for Citizens across States, Counties, Cities and Businesses

Personal Identity Verification Interoperability (PIV-I) for Non-Federal Issuers: Trusted Identities for Citizens across States, Counties, Cities and Businesses Publication Date: February 2011 Click here to download the white paper Click here for PIV-I case studies Solid identity management and strong credentialing practices are critical to government organizations and enterprises that must verify the identities of…
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Alliance Activities : Publications : FICAM in Brief

FICAM in Brief: A Smart Card Alliance Summary of the Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) Roadmap and Implementation Guidance Publication Date: May 2010 Click here to download the summary Purpose of the Brief The Smart Card Alliance Identity Council and Physical Access Council developed the summary of the Federal Identity, Credential, and Access…

About Smart Cards : Applications : Healthcare Identity

Healthcare Identity Resources A solid foundation for healthcare information management requires accurate identification of each person receiving or providing healthcare services, and anyone accessing or using this information. As the healthcare industry moves away from paper-based medical records that are controlled by physical access to buildings, rooms, and files, an infrastructure that supports strong identity…

Alliance Activities : Publications : Assurance Levels Overview and Recommendations

Assurance Levels Overview and Recommendations Publication Date: March 2010 Click here to download the position paper. This document briefly lays out an interpretation for the four assurance levels outlined in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M04-04, E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies. OMB M04-04 states the following levels for authentication: “2. Assurance Levels and…
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Alliance Activities : Publications : Identifiers and Authentication

Identifiers and Authentication – Smart Credential Choices to Protect Digital Identity Publication Date: September 2009 Click here to download the position paper. In a digital age, the reality is that simple identifiers (e.g., e-mail addresses, login names, identification numbers) are used without any protection and should be considered public information even though they point to…