Smart Employee ID with Sun Java Systems Identity Manager for PIV / HSPD-12

For Sun Microsystems government customers and government contractors seeking to comply with HSPD-12 and deploy Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards, ActivID™ Card Management System extends the capabilities of the Sun Java™ System Identity Manager to streamline the processes for issuance and management of FIPS 201 compliant smart cards. This solution includes optional integration with Physical Access Control Systems for a single-step issuance that enables both physical and logical access with a PIV Card.

When deployed with the market-leading FIPS 201 compliant middleware ActivClient® on end-users workstations, this solution enables smart card security for network login, workstation ‘locking’ and secure remote access (VPN), as well as data security, secure e-mail and digital signatures.

Features and Benefits

• Ease of deployment - Seamless integration into existing IT environments for cost-efficient deployment and operation, including resource connector for Sun Java System Identity Manager providing user, account, credential and device provisioning. Widest support of smart cards, directories, certificate authorities and physical security systems.
• Cost reduction - Most Government agencies have separate processes for issuance of user accounts, user credentials (IT), physical access badges and sometimes security tokens for remote access – there is separate administration for all of these processes today. This results in high cost and in increased security risk. The ActivIdentity / Sun Smart Card ID solution enables a streamlined provisioning process with central administration for provisioning and management of physical and logical access, thus increasing security and reducing operating costs.
• Productivity - With smart card authentication, speed of login is increased with an ATM-like experience (insert your card and type your PIN) or a complete automation of the login experience for a true single sign on with ActivIdentity SecureLogin® SSO.
• HSPD-12 Compliance - Address HSPD-12 mandate by deploying PIV cards in compliance with FIPS 201 specifications. Leverage your compliance investment to increase security and prevent unauthorized access to information, and provide comprehensive audit logs.
• Proven and robust - The solution from both Sun Microsystems and ActivIdentity has been field proven with millions of users being provisioned and issued smart cards to date.

Certifications, Awards & Standards

Certifications:

• ActivClient PIV API module received FIPS 201 certification from NIST
• ActivClient supports FIPS 140 certified smart cards and applets
• ActivID Card Management System supports FIPS 140 certified Hardware Security Modules

Standards Compliance:

• GlobalPlatform / OpenPlatform
• Crypto API
• ISO 7816
• PC/SC
• X.509
• PKCS #7, #10, #11, #12
• PIV / FIPS 201
• CAC (Common Access Card)
• GSC-IS 2.1

Specifications

ActivIdentity products:

• ActivID™ Card Management System
• ActivClient®
• ActivIdentity Smart Cards and Readers (optional)

Sun Microsystems products:

• Sun Java™ System Identity Manager
• Sun Java™ System Access Manager (optional)
• Sun Solaris™ (optional)

Related ActivIdentity technology solutions

• Smart Employee ID
• Enterprise Single Sign On
• Secure Email for Mozilla® / Thunderbird® with Smart Cards

Solutions for Sun

• Strong Authentication
• SmartEmployee ID
• with Sun Java System Identity Manager
• with Sun Java System Identity Manager for PIV/HSPD-12
• Enterprise Single Sign On
• Secure Email for Mozilla/Thunderbird with Smart Cards

Solution Brief (PDF)

• Smart Employee ID with Sun Java Systems Identity Manager for PIV / HSPD-12