On July 11, Electrosoft CEO Dr. Sarbari Gupta, joined other federal identity management experts for a one-hour ATARC educational webinar, “Beyond Traditional Boundaries: Modernizing PIV/CAC Authentication.”

Panelists talked through how federal agencies and defense organizations are managing identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) today – which is primarily through Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards and DoD’s Common Access Card (CAC).

Experts reflected on how much has changed in nearly 20 years since:

• The Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) established a common standard for identification
• The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed FIPS 201, specifying common identification, security, and privacy requirements for issuing PIV cards as the new, mandatory federal agency ID

Technologies and best practices have evolved. So have the threats. And when, for example, a PIV or CAC card is lost or stolen, most agencies today issue temporary alternative authenticators that “don’t have the assurance of the PIV/CAC card credentials,” observed Dr. Gupta. “That’s why I’m personally very excited about FIDO2, because it’s an alternative type of authentication mechanism that doesn’t dilute the security, if done right.”

Kiersten Patton, ATARC consultant, moderated the discussion among these panelists:

         Dr. Babur Kohy | Chief Cybersecurity Strategist, Identity Assurance and Trusted Access Division, Office of Government-Wide Policy, General Services Administration

         Nalin De Silva | Cybersecurity Strategist, U.S. Department of Education

        Tim Baldridge | IT Specialist, Identity Credential Management (ICM) Program, Defense Manpower Data Center, U.S. Department of Defense

        Catherine Bergan | Security Project Manager, Application Development, Identity and Access Management (IAM), U.S. Federal Agency

        Dr. Sarbari Gupta | CEO, Electrosoft

View the full webinar recording now.

About Electrosoft

Electrosoft delivers comprehensive technology-based solutions and services that propel mission success for federal government customers. Specializing in cybersecurity, Electrosoft supports civilian and defense organizations in advancing cybersecurity postures, achieving digital transformation and adopting agile approaches to improve operational efficiency and security. Recognized for deep domain knowledge and mature management practices, the company is rated at Maturity Level 3 for CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC and is certified under ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1 and ISO 27001. The rapidly growing 8(a), economically disadvantaged, women-owned small business (EDWOSB) and WOSB is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Learn more at www.electrosoft-inc.com.