HSPD-12 Links
The following list contains links to HSPD-12 related Web sites. If you have suggestions for other HSPD-12 related links, please use the contact us form.
- E-Authentication
E-Authentication is setting the standards for the identity proofing of individuals and businesses, based on risk of online services used. The initiative will focus on meeting the authentication business needs of the E-Gov initiatives, building the necessary infrastructure to support common, unified processes and systems for government-wide use. This will help build the trust that must be an inherent part of every online exchange between citizens and the Government.
- E-Gov
Expanding E-Government is the President's goal of utilizing technology to improve how the Federal Government serves you, citizens, businesses and agencies alike. This website provides an overview of the program, the Presidential E-Government initiatives and the Federal Enterprise Architecture.
- Federal Identity Credentialing Committee
The FICC provides a focal point for implementation of a government-wide identity credentialing capability as required by HSPD-12 and defined in FIPS 201. Members of the FICC are expected to both participate in the implementation of FIPS 201 and champion these activities at the agencies they represent.
- Federal Public Key Infrastructure Policy Authority
The Federal Public Key Infrastructure (FPKI) Policy Authority is an interagency body set up under the CIO Council to enforce digital certificate standards for trusted identity authentication across the federal agencies and between federal agencies and outside bodies, such as universities, state and local governments and commercial entities.
- Government Smart Card Interagency Advisory Board
The IAB welcomes Federal partners, members of the vendor community and any non-Federal government agencies that share the goal of federated and interoperable credentials.
- HSPD-12
This link provides the text of the official mandate from the President for a common government credential.
- IDManagement.gov
IDManagement.gov provides a one-stop shop for citizens, businesses, and government entities interested in identity management activities, including topics related to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, Public Key Infrastructure, and E-Authentication.
- NIST Computer Security Division - Computer Security Resource Center - PIV Program
The NIST webpage provides the standards for compliance with the PIV requirements. All standards and associated special publications are found at this site as well as some supplemental tools and resources for implementing PIV.
- Smart.gov
This site helps unite the smart card community with emphasis on smart card policy, standards, interoperability, and education.
- USA.gov
The U.S. Government's official portal. The mission of this site is to make it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. USA.gov also serves as the catalyst for a growing electronic government.