Relying Party (RP)
Nick Schooler2021-06-03T15:58:28-07:00A Relying Party (RP) is a computer term used to refer to a server providing access to a secure software application. Claims-based applications,
Physical Access (PACS)
Nick Schooler2023-03-02T13:42:40-08:00A Physical Access Control System (PACS) grants access to employees and contractors who work at or visit a site by electronically authenticating their Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials or some other ID card such as a smart card.
Hardware Security Module (HSM)
Nick Schooler2021-12-07T10:21:56-08:00A Hardware Security Module (HSM) is a dedicated crypto processor that is specifically designed for the protection of the
Fast IDentity Online (FIDO)
Nick Schooler2018-11-14T12:50:21-08:00The FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance is an industry consortium launched in July 2012 to address the lack of interoperability
Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)
Nick Schooler2018-11-14T10:15:46-08:00Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) is an open authentication standard that strengthens and simplifies two-factor authentication (2FA) using specialized Universal Serial
PKCS#11
Nick Schooler2021-08-12T10:35:15-07:00In cryptography, PKCS#11 is one of the Public-Key Cryptography Standards, and also refers to the programming interface to create
Card Owner
Nick Schooler2022-06-15T18:13:35-07:00It is the natural or legal entity that has it legal check of the card. In the case of billing
DESFire
Nick Schooler2021-08-11T11:41:09-07:00DESFire (Data Encryption Standard Fast Innovative Reliable and Secure), the full name is MIFARE DESFire, which refers to a widely
Digital Signature
Nick Schooler2021-04-23T17:25:08-07:00Digital signatures are used to establish the authenticity of electronic messages and documents. They are usually based on asymmetric cryptographic
Extended Access Control (EAC)
Nick Schooler2022-09-26T13:38:40-07:00EAC (Extended Access Control) is a set of advanced security features between a terminal and electronic passports (ePassport) that protects and restricts