Cybertrust and CoreStreet Launch Government Smart Card Credential Validation Service.Service Allows for Validation of Credentials by Handheld Device in Disconnected Environment, Facilitating More Efficient Validation in First Responder first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency and Emergency Situations HERNDON, Va. -- Cybertrust([R]), the global information security specialist, and CoreStreet, a leader in software for smart credential and convergence programs, today announced collaboration around government smart card credentialing. Aimed at validating Federal Information Processing Standard Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military government agencies and by government contractors. (FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) A series of publications issed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that specifies information security guidelines for federal government departments and agencies. ) 201-compliant smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. , the U.S. Department of Defense Common Access Card (DoD CAC See Consumer Advisory Council. ) and smart cards issued as part of numerous national ID and health card programs around the globe, this service provides customers with a cost-effective end-to-end alternative to deploying their own Public Key Infrastructure. Cybertrust is offering a validation service that enhances the deployment of CoreStreet's PIVMAN[TM] System for government smart credential checking. The PIVMAN System consists of server software and handheld devices designed to allow authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: personnel the ability to control access to any site by quickly authenticating and validating the roles and identities of individuals wishing to enter an area. It provides those on the frontlines with the ability to immediately check and verify the status of any FIPS 201-compliant credential. Performing mobile validation, particularly in a communications-out environment, is critical in emergencies and first responder situations, such as natural disasters, as credentials can be verified across federal, state and local agencies and among jurisdictions. "With the rapid growth in PKI-based smart cards, validation has become essential," said Tom Greco, vice president of enabling infrastructures, Cybertrust. "Nowhere is this more evident than in the government smart credential market. Together with CoreStreet, we are providing a simplified path for governments to achieve capabilities critical to enhance physical and logical security, reduce identity fraud and protect personal privacy." "Cybertrust and CoreStreet have collaborated over the years to provide hosted security service offerings for governments and commercial organizations worldwide," said Chris Broderick This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , chief executive officer, CoreStreet. "This new offering gives organizations the ability to perform real time certificate and privilege validation from a handheld device without the necessity of deploying the supporting infrastructure in their own environment. This service improves the usability, security, performance and cost-effectiveness of smart card programs. We are pleased to be working closely with Cybertrust to deliver this important service for our customers." Additional information on how Cybertrust serves the government can be found at http://www.cybertrust.com/industries/government. The company's HSPD-12 resource center is available at http://www.cybertrust.com/solutions/compliance_governance/hspd12. About Cybertrust Cybertrust is the global information security specialist, delivering services that secure critical data, protect identities and help customers demonstrate ongoing compliance. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 21,655 at the 2000 census, which makes it the largest of three towns in the county.[1] History , United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. with more than 30 offices around the globe, Cybertrust is one of the world's largest providers of information security and a global market leader in managed security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the . For more information, visit www.cybertrust.com. About CoreStreet Every day, the world's most demanding government and commercial enterprises rely on CoreStreet technology to authorize To empower another with the legal right to perform an action. The Constitution authorizes Congress to regulate interstate commerce. authorize v. to officially empower someone to act. (See: authority) critical events ranging from signed communications and transactions to physical access. More information, including technical whitepapers, industry solution studies and a list of the patents awarded to the company is available at www.corestreet.com. [c] Cybertrust 2007. All Rights Reserved. Cybertrust is a registered trademark of Cybertrust Holdings, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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