In an increasingly dangerous world, identity verification has become the cornerstone of protection. Whether the asset involved is information, a physical facility or an application sitting on a secure server, granting access requires authenticating that person’s identity with absolute certainty.
Other factors driving development of a common identification standard are the need for interoperability and information sharing among disparate government agencies; the mandate to improve ROI by boosting efficiencies and cutting costs; and the ability to track access to controlled resources in compliance with federal policies.
From CSC, A Proven, Prototyped Solution
CSC’s ConfidentIDTM is a proven, Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (FIPS-201) compliant identity management and access control solution that enables governments and corporations to meet stringent regulations involving authentication, authorization, auditing, single sign-on and other government mandates. ConfidentID leverages best-of-breed technologies and CSC’s half-a-decade of experience as the chosen systems integrator for some of the world’s most advanced and mission-critical IT systems. It offers the following robust processes:
Single, Integrated, FIPS 201-Compliant Common Access Card to determine identity and authenticate access across all systems — including physical facilities as well as logical systems such as IT applications, servers and computers
Standards-Based Foundation that meets or exceeds federal and state regulations for protecting the integrity and privacy of information
Two-Factor/Multiple-Factor Authentication with biometric identification built into the card and the ability to add additional levels of authentication
Built-In Remote Access for VPN Connectivity, making the common access smartcard even more versatile from a user perspective
Single Sign-On with user password reset capability and a secure, Web-based portal
Centralized Identity Management and Role-Based Access ensuring the appropriate level of access and the right connections 100% of the time
The Benefits of a Common Standard A standardized approach to identity/access management through CSC’s ConfidentID solution brings tremendous benefits to government and commercial organizations:
Stronger security enterprisewide
Better information sharing, leading to faster/improved decision making
Improved personnel productivity from the simplicity of a single card
Better return on investment resulting from improved efficiencies, fewer resources and fewer help desk calls
Improved ability to protect the integrity and privacy of information while tracking access to sensitive data
ConfidentID: Backed by CSC’s Peerless Track Record Although the focus on identity management and access systems is relatively recent, CSC has already built a track record of sustained, large-scale deployment and operations in this field. Among our recent successes:
CSC is helping the U.S. Department of Homeland Security meet border security objectives with systems that process travelers as they cross U.S. borders.
For the U.S. Department of State, CSC has replaced millions of Border Crossing Cards for Mexican nationals with new, biometrically-enabled cards.
CSC is helping Italy lead Europe in high-tech border security with the Sistema Informativo Frontiere, a system that helps screen the growing number of visitors to Italy.
ConfidentID is the distillation of our experience gained from these and other implementations of complex identity management and access control systems involving leading-edge technologies. Related Information Learn more about CSC’s work with the UK government to streamline the UK’s visa process.
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