HSPD-12 Insights

What is HSPD-12?

Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) aimed to enhance the security, efficiency, and interoperability of government identification. It mandated a common identification standard for federal employees and contractors, resulting in the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card. This card is used for physical access to federal facilities and logical access to computer systems and networks, providing a standardized and secure method of authentication.

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What other technologies are related to HSPD-12?

HSPD-12 Complementary Technologies

PIV

Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards are a core component of HSPD-12, defining the standard for secure and reliable identification for federal employees and contractors. Therefore, they are highly complementary.

mentioned alongside HSPD-12 in 16% (128) of relevant job posts

IAM

Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems are complementary to HSPD-12. IAM systems leverage the identity information provided by PIV credentials to manage access to resources and systems. They are essential for utilizing the identity proofing provided by HSPD-12 compliant cards.

mentioned alongside HSPD-12 in 0% (71) of relevant job posts