SecuGen has announced its Hamster IV v2 fingerprint reader, the new generation of its Hamster IV fingerprint readers, has met the requirements Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Single Finger Capture Device Specifications and received FBI certification for FIPS 201/PIV. The new version of the Hamster IV retains most of the aspects of its predecessor such as […]

OMB memo mandates FIPS 201 compliance for all new systems When the White House Office of Management and Budget released a memorandum in February mandating that all agencies to start using the FIPS 201 PIV credentials for physical and logical access, it was met with mixed responses. Vendors and consultants cheered. The credentials would finally […]

HID Global announced FIPS 201 certification for its line of multiCLASS magnetic stripe readers. The expansion offers U.S. government organizations a simplified path as they begin to migrate programs from legacy magnetic stripe cards to contactless 13.56 MHz FIPS201 credentials. HID Global’s multiCLASS line of multi-technology readers allows an agency’s access control system to function […]

SecuGen, a developer of biometric technology solutions, has announced the availability of its SecuGen iD-USB SC/PIV, a USB-connectible device that is capable of scanning fingerprints and smart cards and is FIPS 201/PIV compliant. SecuGen is targeting its new offering at the large number of government and commercial projects that require both biometric and smart card […]

Kaba Access Control recently unveiled its new E-Plex 5800 series, which features a stand-alone access control system approved by GSA to meet FIPS 201 requirements. The CoreStreet Enabled E-Plex 5800 series incorporates a variety of options and features to accommodate to the customer’s preferences and applications. Users have two methods of handling the system: without […]

2009 was when the discussion started on the problems with identity in the federal government began. Will 2010 be the year where solutions to these problems come to light? Regarding ID Editor Zack Martin spoke to Kelli Emerick, executive director of the Secure ID Coalition, to see what might happen in the new year with […]

SanDisk Corp., a provider of flash memory cards, announced that its SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise secure USB flash drives are now enhanced to meet the requirements of government employees. The Cruzer Enterprise design was independently tested and certified under Military Standard 810-F environmental standards in addition to being suitable for use by the visually-impaired under Section […]

ACS has announced that the ACR38 smart card reader has obtained FIPS 201 certification. The approval of the reader enables the ACR38 to be used by federal agencies in their smart card applications such as physical access, network access and other authentication solutions. The FIPS 201 certification is a requirement of GSA for devices used […]

Atsec information security has achieved General Services Administration FIPS 201 Evaluation Program Lab accreditation enabling the company to perform testing to determine conformance of products and services to FIPS 201 requirements on behalf of GSA. This service is aimed at customers that want to sell their respective FIPS 201 compliant IT products and services to […]

Athena Smartcard Solutions, a developer of smart cards, announced that the Athena IDProtect Duo PIV, contact-contactless smart card was approved by U.S. General Services Administration for deployment in HSPD-12 programs. The Athena IDProtect Duo PIV card incorporates FIPS 201 requirements and is listed on the U.S. General Services Administration Approved Product List. Products listed on […]