FIPS and PIV Access Control Solutions for Government Facilities
When it comes to federal facility access control, the key is to achieve compliance and enhance facility security without over-engineering openings with minimal security requirements.
Comprehensive solutions, compliant access
To meet the security needs of the ever-evolving threat landscape, the U.S. Federal Government established standards for the Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) protecting its facilities.
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Standards like the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and more recent directives like the establishment of technical requirements for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials and supporting system architecture aim to unify access credentials and ensure compliance. They also define how PACS platforms must function to meet government-wide requirements for secure and interoperable identity management.
SARGENT delivers a comprehensive portfolio of FIPS 201-3 compliant solutions—ranging from secure door hardware and intelligent controllers to credential management and system integration services—to help federal agencies achieve compliance and enhance facility security without over-engineering openings with minimal security requirements.
Federal Government access control requirements typically fall under
two applications:
- FIPS 201-3 mandated openings which require strong authentication protocol. These door openings, typically on the building perimeter, require strong authentication protocols to validate the certificate data on PIV credentials. They typically require a significant amount of data, so locks and access control hardware that are fully FIPS 201-3 compliant are usually hardwired directly to the PACS.
- Uncontrolled openings within the facility that simply need to read the PIV credential. Not every door in federal facilities requires a fully hardwired security solution—some openings just need access control that’s compatible with the other higher security solutions. Federal facilities can now extend their FIPS-compliant PACS deeper into their facilities while still utilizing the same PIV credential. Installation of wireless and integrated hardwired locks can reduce installation costs and provide greater flexibility.
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