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HSPD-12
On August 27, 2004, President Bush signed Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, which directs the implementation of a new standardized identity badge designed to enhance security, reduce identity fraud, and protect personal privacy.

Current Status HSPD-12
> HSPD-12 FAQs
> Agencies HSPD-12 Implementation Status Report
> GSA Managed Services Office
> M-06-18 "Acquisition of Products and Services for Implementation of HSPD-12"
> Backend Attribute Exchange Architecture and Interface Specification
> Demonstration Software for PIV Logical Access Applications

Federal PKI
The Federal Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) uses a security technique called Public Key Cryptography to authenticate users and data, protect the integrity of transmitted data, and ensure non-repudiation and confidentiality. Components of Federal PKI include the Federal Bridge Certification Authority and the Federal PKI Common Policy Framework.

Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM)
The goal is a consolidated approach for all government-wide identity, credential and access management activities to ensure alignment, clarity, and interoperability.

Acquisition
The Office of Management and Budget designated GSA as the Federal Executive Agent for government-wide acquisitions of products and services required to implement HSPD-12. (OMB Memorandum 05-24)

  What's Hot      
         
   
Smartcard Issuance Progress by Agency -
To view the statistics for June 2010 (click here).

   
         
   
Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Interoperability for Non-Federal Issuers -
Updates to the PIV-I for NFI Guidance, Version 1.1, July 2010

   
         
   
Federal Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management (FICAM) Personal Identity Verification Interoperable (PIV-I) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) -
Click here for the PIV-I FAQ, Version 1.0 dated June 28, 2010

   
         
   
The latest draft of the "National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace" has been released for public comment -
Click here to read and/or comment

   
         
   
The Realized Value of the Federal Public Key Infrastructure (FPKI) -
Click here to download this document