First Accountability Software Compatible PIV Card for First Responders at Summer Breeze Exercise
Denver, CO (PRWEB) August 24, 2007 -- RockWest Technology Group, a leading sales and service integrator of photo identification, electronic security systems and incident management solutions, along with Intercede Corporation and Salamander Technologies have created the first known Incident Accountability Solution creating a completely FIPS compliant PIV credential for first responders.
Summer Breeze, organized by The Federal Homeland Security Department's National Capital Region Coordination (NCRC) Office along with the State of Colorado and the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), was one of a series of demonstrations to test the integration and interoperability of first responder credentials. These demonstrations have included checks for qualifications, authorizations, certifications and privileges that meet federal standards for FIPS201 and FRACS initiatives.
The "first of its kind" system included both smart card technology with FIPS201 standards and an accountability compliant barcode. The PIV cards issued at the exercise utilized both technologies to ensure compatibility and interoperability of the PIV card with incident management software.
Creating the PIV card featured the use of the Datacard CP80 Printer, BioMetric Fingerprint scanner, MyID PIV Card and Identity Credential Management Software and Salamander fireTRAX Software. After creating the card, Salamander's RapidTag program instantly recognized and created accountability credentials for the responder to be assigned and tracked at the incident.
Matt McDaniel, Principal for RockWest says, "The uniqueness of this card comes from all the data in the tag including Barcodes and smart chips all working together to deliver known good data to the scene. Once a responder is granted access to the scene, the barcode qualification information allows incident commanders to make assignments and track responders within current NIMS accountability processes."
"MyID is a leading PIV card and identity credential management system that is already used by many US Salamander's Incident Management system was a logical step and has produced the world's first completely FIPS201 compliant Incident Accountability solution," said Richard Parris, Intercede's Chairman and CEO. "We are delighted by the reception that we received at the Summer Breeze demonstration and look forward to capitalizing on this successful demonstration with both RockWest and Salamander."
"The importance of this breakthrough demonstration is huge," added Joseph Robinson, VP Marketing and Sales at Salamander Technologies. "This is the first time 100% FIPS 201 smart card technology was successfully demonstrated for use with a 100% compliant NIMS accountability operating procedures. What it means to first responders, is that they now have a source for meeting the Federal Requirements for a secure, certified ID and that same ID can be used in an application in the field that goes beyond validation but really follows the NIMS SOP for Incident Management."
"And that's not all," continued McDaniel, "Not only do you have an ID that meets all the Federal Guidelines to the letter, but this ID can be used for Door Access and secure login at the various facilities around the region. That means a single effort in proper ID and credential making can now be used for multiple purposes."
About Salamander Technologies, Inc.:
Salamander Technologies, Inc., http://www.salamandertechnologies.com, maker of fireTRAX accountability, is the nation's leading provider of personnel accountability solutions. Combining manual accountability with an electronic incident command solution, Salamander Technologies offers a simple, scalable, NIMS compliant solution for incident management.
About RockWest Technology Group:
RockWest Technology Group, http://www.rockwesttech.com, is the largest integrator of photo identification, credential issuance, and electronic security solutions in the Southwest. RockWest has sales and on-site service in eight states, including Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Southern California. RockWest sells ID capture software, cameras, plastic card printers and other state of the art security and smart card technology. Secure IDs are created using UV print, holographic overlays, biometrics and microtext print. RockWest also sells and installs access control, CCTV and DVR electronic security products to achieve total security and identification solutions for their customers.
About Intercede:
Intercede Group plc, http://www.intercede.com, is a leading developer and supplier of smart card and identity management software listed on the London Stock Exchange (IGP LN) (IGP.L). The Group's MyID software manages the secure registration, issuance and lifecycle of digital identities for a wide range of uses including: Personal Identity Verification Cards (PIV), Transportation Workers Identity Credentials (TWIC) and First Responder Access Credentials (FRAC). This requires the integration of multiple technologies and products from many different vendors, including smart cards, biometrics, digital certificates, Open Platform applets and physical access control systems.
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