GlobalPlatform announced it has completed maintenance work on its Card Specification, Configurations and supporting guidelines, as an update for parties that have previously implemented card technologies or plan to in the future. As part of the review, GlobalPlatform has launched v1.0.1 of its UICC Configuration – the implementation guide for deploying GlobalPlatform Card Specification v2.2 […]

The National Institute of Standards and Technology issued a draft of FIPS 201-2, the revised smart card specification for government employees. Comments on the draft will be accepted through early April. The revised standard includes changes to biometrics and other authentication mechanisms for physical access control. PKI at the door has long been discussed as […]

In the latest edition of the Regarding ID podcast, Anna Fernezian, program manager for identity and assurance at CSC, fills listeners in on PIV-I, the smart card specification that can be used by non-federal issuers to create highly-secure credentials. Fernezian talks about the specification and why it’s important as well as the role it may […]

A draft of FIPS 201-2 has been released for public comment on the Federal Register. “The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publishes this notice to request comments on Draft Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 201-2, Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors Standard. Draft FIPS 201-2 amends FIPS 201-1 and includes […]

Syscom Emirates has been awarded a contract to set up an integrated security and communication system for Abu Dhabi’s new Capital Center skyscraper. Syscom has been commissioned to deploy CCTV, Access Control and Security intercom solutions for the project, which is slated for completion this month. The scalable, highly encrypted system also employs a single […]

Thursby Software Systems released PKard for Mac software to meet the needs of U.S. Department of Defense Apple users for remote or home access to secure government web sites using Common Access Cards. PKard is a home/remote version of Thursbys enterprise ADmitMac public key infrastructure line of software that secures directly connected Macs in bases […]

Teslin is a tear-resistant and tamper-resistant print media based on hydrogen and carbon that is used as a secure layer in ID credentials. The layer of Teslin is printed on prior to laminating the ID. “The composite card that you would make with Teslin is actually going to give you better security, durability and functionality […]

The February meeting of the influential Government Smart Card Interagency Advisory Board (IAB) was recently held in Washington D.C. FIPS201.com was on hand to cover the event and has provided, as a service to the IAB and the smart card community, an audio recording of the presentations. Click on the link below to access a […]

HID Global has enabled the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network to simplify the re-badging of more than 7,000 personnel following the firm’s spin-off and corporate re-branding, while also migrating to higher-security contactless smart card technology. The network’s first objective was to re-badge personnel at the organization’s four hospitals, seven campuses and approximately 50 offsite primary-care physician […]

One of Digital Identification Solutions’ newest printers, the EDIsecure DCP 360+ Direct Card Printer, builds upon the company’s already developed line while adding new features such as dual-side lamination and smart card encoding for both contact and contactless technologies, explains Jonathan Bowen, product marketing manager at the company. “More and more of the market, especially […]