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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?

> FAQs

> Agency Implementation Reporting

> GSA Managed Services Office

> OMB Memo M-06-18

> Government-wide Architecture

> 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.

> What is PKI?

> The Federal Public Key Infrastructure

> Certified PKI Shared Service Providers

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. * If you are attempting to access the E-Authentication Portal to gain access to an online government service, click here for further instructions.

> What is E-Authentication?

> Implementing E-Authentication

> OMB E-Authentication Guidance

> Technical Architecture

> Selecting Technology

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)

> Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy

> Approved Services & Products

> Schedule 70/SINS

> SIN 132-60 ACES

> SIN 132-61 PKI SSP

> SIN 132-62 HSPD-12

> SIN 132-62 Qualification Requirements & Evaluation Procedures

What's Hot


		Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Interoperability For Non-Federal Issuers, May 2009 - Click here to view the guidance that was issued by the Federal CIO Council to assist non-federal issuers of identity cards in achieving interoperability with Federal government PIV systems

		HSPD-12 Credentials Issued and Background Investigations Verified/Completed as of March 1, 2009 - Click here to view the current status of HSPD-12 credentials issued to employees/contractors and background investigations completed for employees/contractors

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