Two companies specializing in security have banded together to offer a service aimed at validating FIPS-201 compliant smart cards, DoD’s Common Access Cards, and other government-issued cards, particularly in emergency situations where access need s to be controlled.

HERNDON, Va.--Cybertrust, the global information security specialist, and CoreStreet, a leader in software for smart credential and convergence programs, announced collaboration around government smart card credentialing. Aimed at validating Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-compliant smart cards, the U.S. Department of Defense Common Access Card (DoD CAC) and smart cards issued as part of numerous national ID and health card programs around the globe, this service provides customers with a cost-effective end-to-end alternative to deploying their own Public Key Infrastructure.

Cybertrust is offering a validation service that enhances the deployment of CoreStreet’s PIVMAN System for government smart credential checking. The PIVMAN System consists of server software and handheld devices designed to allow authorized personnel the ability to control access to any site by quickly authenticating and validating the roles and identities of individuals wishing to enter an area. It provides those on the frontlines with the ability to immediately check and verify the status of any FIPS 201-compliant credential. Performing mobile validation, particularly in a communications-out environment, is critical in emergencies and first responder situations, such as natural disasters, as credentials can be verified across federal, state and local agencies and among jurisdictions.

“With the rapid growth in PKI-based smart cards, validation has become essential,” said Tom Greco, vice president of enabling infrastructures, Cybertrust. “Nowhere is this more evident than in the government smart credential market. Together with CoreStreet, we are providing a simplified path for governments to achieve capabilities critical to enhance physical and logical security, reduce identity fraud and protect personal privacy.”

“Cybertrust and CoreStreet have collaborated over the years to provide hosted security service offerings for governments and commercial organizations worldwide,” said Chris Broderick, chief executive officer, CoreStreet. “This new offering gives organizations the ability to perform real time certificate and privilege validation from a handheld device without the necessity of deploying the supporting infrastructure in their own environment. This service improves the usability, security, performance and cost-effectiveness of smart card programs. We are pleased to be working closely with Cybertrust to deliver this important service for our customers.”

Additional information on how Cybertrust serves the government can be found at www.cybertrust.com/industries/government. The company’s HSPD-12 resource center is available at www.cybertrust.com/solutions/compliance_governance/hspd12.

About Cybertrust
Cybertrust is the global information security specialist, delivering services that secure critical data, protect identities and help customers demonstrate ongoing compliance. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, United States with more than 30 offices around the globe, Cybertrust is one of the world’s largest providers of information security and a global market leader in managed security services. For more information, visit www.cybertrust.com.

About CoreStreet
Every day, the world’s most demanding government and commercial enterprises rely on CoreStreet technology to authorize critical events ranging from signed communications and transactions to physical access. More information, including technical whitepapers, industry solution studies and a list of the patents awarded to the company is available at www.corestreet.com.

Compare FIPS 201 Products
Research and evaluate FIPS 201 Approved Products and get the latest info on compliant credentialing systems at FIPS201.com. Click to visit FIPS201.com.