Silver Spring, MD – SETECS, Inc., developer of advanced Internet security technologies, today announced the launch of OneCARD, a Personal Identification Verification (PIV)-ready suite of solutions that will enable government agencies and contractors to meet their PIV requirements. The OneCARD system is designed for simplicity, emphasizing seamless integration, scalability, and investment protection.
SETECS, Inc. CEO and CTO, Sead Muftic, has been working closely with the National Institute of Standards in Technology to assist in the development of PIV system standards for all government agencies and contractors required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD 12). NIST is currently utilizing SETECS, Inc.’s OneCARD system for testing and defining the standards.
“Planning for and implementing PIV systems is fast becoming a priority throughout both the US Government, including government contractors,†said Muftic. “The OneCARD system provides the highest level of logical and physical security available and is designed to seamlessly operate with and enhance existing technologies already have in place. Protecting prior investments is a big concern for many government agencies.â€
About OneCARDA
- A “complete†PIV-ready smart card system for identification, authentication & access control applications
- Self-Encrypted, and therefore self protected from viruses and hackers.
- Supports user mobility such as in wireless or handheld devices and applications, which supports the critical nature of “first responders†and others in need of military-grade security in field operations.
- Standards-based, modular design makes it plug and play compatible with many prior installed products, thereby protecting the investments already made, and natively supports all major smart cards, smart card readers, databases, and Certificate Authorities.
The OneCARDT Team is a group of leading edge Internet security technology experts working to develop the latest in solutions to meet the evolving needs of government and private organizations in our rising-security environment. The team is led by Sead Muftic, an industry veteran with over 25 years experience in computer security technologies working with clients such as VISA, the National Science Foundation and the European Commission. He is currently a doctoral professor in internet security technology at George Washington University and holds a PhD degree in computer security from Ohio State University.
SETECS develops and licenses advanced Internet security technologies enabling complete end-to-end security for voice, data, and video such as applications in Secure Web Services (XML), Secure Instant Messaging, Collaborative Environments and Wireless “PDA/SmartPhone†Environments and Appliances. (e.g. Java secure desktop & total security platform, identification and credential management systems).
With the benefit of three years of intensive research and development, as well as participation in pilot programs with NSA, DOD, SSA, and NOAA, SETECS products are market tested and sold through Channel Partners worldwide.
For more information about SETECS, Inc. and OneCARDF, visit www.setecs.com.
