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.
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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.
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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.
Click here for more ICAM information.
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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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