Government ID, Smart Cards, Identification and Authentication

IdentityDefender from Lenel helps organizations meet HSPD-12 goals

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

In 2004, a significant challenge faced the physical security industry. An important government directive was signed by President George W. Bush requiring all government agencies to comply with a strict identification standard. That mandate, HSPD-12, required the use of smart card technologies that were still under development.

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