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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.

> What is HSPD-12?
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> GSA Managed Services Office
> OMB Memo M-06-18
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   > 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.

E-Authentication
In December 2003, OMB Memorandum M-04-04, E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies, identified four levels of identity assurance and provided instruction to Federal agencies in implementing electronic identity verification for users of online government services.

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)

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National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Biometrics and Identity Management -
Click here to view the "Identity Management Task Force Report 2008"


   
         
   
Designation of Federal Emergency Response Officials -
FEMA is finalizing guidance for Federal agencies for determining who should be designated a Federal Emergency Response Official. Click here to view the presentation that provides the latest information on the subject.


   
         
   
Fingerprint Exception Handling Guidelines -
A small quantity of the population have fingerprints that are not attainable due to injury or a natural lack of definition. Click here for guidance from NIST on PIV enrollment when fingerprints are not attainable.