Tag: Identity & Access

About Smart Cards : Introduction : Glossary

Smart Card Industry Glossary This glossary was developed by the Alliance Identity Council to define commonly used terms related to identity and smart card technology and applications. Click here for PDF version. Quick Jump: 0-9 A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V…
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Alliance Activities : Publications : Smart Card Security

What Makes a Smart Card Secure? Download white paper Smart card-enabled applications are becoming more prevalent in many of today’s businesses. The financial payments industry has moved to smart cards. The majority of the regional financial organizations worldwide have mandated that financial credit and debit cards must be smart card-enabled by a specified date. Plus,…

About Smart Cards : Applications : Enterprise ID

Enterprise ID Applications Secure Technology Alliance Enterprise ID Resources Smart Cards and Logical Access Smart Cards and Physical Access Industry Resources Secure Technology Alliance Enterprise ID Resources A Comparison of PIV, PIV-I and CIV Credentials The Commercial Identity Verification (CIV) Credential–Leveraging FIPS 201 and the PIV Specifications Guide Specification for Architects and Engineers for Smart…
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Alliance Activities : Publications : Identity FAQ

Identity Management Systems, Smart Cards and Privacy: Frequently Asked Questions Click here for PDF version 1. How does information security affect privacy? The essential debate about fears regarding the loss of privacy revolves around the trust that personal information cannot, and will not, be revealed to anyone but those who need it for official business…
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Alliance Activities : Publications : FIPS 201 Impact

FIPS 201 and Physical Access Control: An Overview of the Impact of FIPS 201 on Federal Physical Access Control Systems Publication Date: September 2005 Click Here to download the white paper [189k PDF] Click here for additional resources compiled by the Smart Card Alliance Physical Access Council to assist organizations in their implementation of FIPS…

About Smart Cards : Applications : Government

Government Applications Secure Technology Alliance Government Resources U.S. Federal Government Smart Card Programs HSPD-12, FIPS 201 and the PIV Card Department of Defense Common Access Card Department of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program Department of Homeland First Responder Authentication Card U.S. ePassport Secure Technology Alliance Government Resources A Comparison of PIV, PIV-I and…