Codebench's PIVCheck Software Suite Wins Govies, Garners Platinum Award for Access Control Solution
Security Products Announces 2011 Govies Government Security Award Winners
COCONUT CREEK, FL -- (April 26, 2011) Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication and physical access control middleware, has been recognized as having the top access control solution as part of the 2011 Security Products' Govies Government Security award competition. The award honors outstanding government products in a variety of categories and was held in conjunction with GovSec Conference & Expo, held in late March in Washington, DC.
Codebench's PIVCheck Software Suite took top honors as part of the awards program receiving the Platinum award, the highest distinction available. In addition to Access Control solutions, award submission categories included Cloud Computing / Storage, Disaster Recovery, Fire & Life Safety, Homeland Security, IP Video, IT Software / Hardware, Video Management Systems and Wireless Security.
Codebench's PIVCheck software suite has been twice named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News as part of its annual Homeland Security Award Program.
"We're excited that once again Codebench's PIVCheck Software Suite has been recognized as an award winning solution," said Geri Castaldo, CEO of Codebench, Inc. "Our engineering team is dedicated and proud of that fact that Codebench provides the government security market with the best HSPD-12/ FIPS 201 Compliant solution available in the market today."
The PIVCheck software suite provides a seamless transition to HSPD-12 or FIPS-201 compliance by leveraging a facility's physical access control system for card validation, authentication, and registration. PIVCheck software currently integrates with 22 different physical access control software platforms, making it the most comprehensive integrated solution on the market today. The software has been deployed at many federal agencies, ports, petrochemical and military facilities.
Codebench's PIVCheck software suite is listed on the GSA's FIPS 201 Approved Products List in 5 product categories: "Caching Status Proxy", "PIV Authentication System," "CAK Authentication System," "CHUID Authentication System" and "SCVP Client."
The Security Products' Government Security Awards were launched in 2009 and re-launched as the Govies in 2011. According to Ralph Jensen, Editor-in-Chief of Security Products, the awards program had numerous outstanding entries as part of this year’s program.
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About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite was twice named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the Fortune 500, academic and government markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
Codebench, Mercury Security, Quintron and Farpointe Data Create High Assurance Reader Consortium
This integrated approach provides the market with a complete personal identify verification (PIV/PIV-I) solution
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- (April 20, 2011) Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication and physical access control middleware, announced today that it has teamed up with Mercury Security, Quintron Systems, Inc., and Farpointe Data to create a consortium that will provide the market with a high assurance and fully integrated PKI at the Door™ solution.
The business partnership brings together Codebench's PKI at the Door technology with Mercury Security's Open Access Platform; Quintron's AccessNsite®, multiplatform access control management software, and Farpointe Data's reader technology. This partnership marks a significant paradigm shift in how physical access control is used as part of a personal identity verification (PIV) solution by locating the identity verification process logic at the control panel instead of at the unsecured side of the door.
"Together, we're closing a major loophole in the ID verification process by providing the market with a complete, high assurance credentialing solution," said Geri Castaldo, CEO of Codebench, Inc. "The consortium's 'Authenticard' solution is designed to provide the government market with a fully integrated PKI at the Door solution."
To create a properly implemented high assurance card reader, or PKI at the Door solution, seamless integration is required between the physical access control system (PACS), the reader, the controller and also the middleware software that validates and continuously checks the revocation status of the card.
By working together, Codebench, Mercury Security, Quintron and Farpointe Data are able to provide the market with a high assurance solution that validates the card each time the card is presented to gain access, and locates the validation logic and technology at the control panel to provide a more secure process. The Authenticard solution also encrypts communication between the card reader and the panel.
"Our combined technology approach will streamline the access control installation by eliminating extraneous hardware and provide flexibility in assigning threat level per entry way, while enhancing user experience on identity presentation," said Frank Gasztonyi, CTO and co-founder of Mercury Security.
"All of our products are configured to work together and are capable of reading all the FIPS-201 PIV credentials," said Scott Lindley, President of Farpointe Data.
According to Rick Finnegan, Vice President and General Manager of Quintron Systems, the partnership strengthens the company's focus of providing a fully functional solution at the door to the government market.
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About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite was twice named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the Fortune 500, academic and government markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
Codebench Enters into Strategic Alliance with Quintron
Partnership will integrate Codebench's PIVCheck® software with the PACS from Quintron Systems
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- (March. 25, 2011) Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication and physical access control middleware, announced today that it has formed a partnership with Quintron Systems, Inc. to provide the Federal Government and its agencies with a high assurance access control solution that meets guidelines as outlined by the National Institutes of Standards and Technology.
As part of this relationship, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite, an end-to-end card validation, authentication, and registration solution, will integrate with Quintron's access control management software, AccessNsite®, a multiplatform PACS management system. Together, the two companies provide the market with an HSPD-12 compliant access control solution and help organizations maintain TWIC and PIV compliance.
"Our technology alliance with Quintron ensures that customers can leverage the full benefits of HSPD-12 as part of the physical access control system. Codebench is pleased to partner with Quintron who has a solid reputation in the government space," said Geri Castaldo, CEO of Codebench, Inc.
"This partnership builds upon Quintron's commitment to ensure our high-level government customers have access to fully integrated HSPD-12 compliant solutions," said Rick Foster, Director of Marketing & Sales of Quintron Systems, Inc.
Codebench's PIVCheck software suite provides a seamless transition to HSPD-12 or FIPS-201 compliance by leveraging a facility's physical access control system for card validation, authentication, and registration. PIVCheck software is deployed at many federal agencies, ports, petrochemical and military facilities.
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About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite was twice named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the Fortune 500, academic and government markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
About Quintron Systems
For 41 years, Quintron has provided high technology and cost effective solutions worldwide to government and industry in support of mission critical communications and security requirements for command and control applications. No other company offers the depth of expertise found at Quintron in fault tolerant, interoperable communications, and security systems. In addition to providing advanced products and systems, Quintron’s professional technical services capability provides a superior level of customer satisfaction. Quintron's engineering services provide off-the-shelf or customized engineering solutions to solve the toughest of challenges facing customers. Visit www.quintron.com or call 805.928.4343 for more information.
Codebench Appoints New Director of Sales
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. --(March 1, 2011) Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication and physical access control middleware, announced today that it has appointed Neil Fallon to the newly created position of Director of Sales.
As Director of Sales, Fallon will manage partner relationships and educate the market about Codebench's software based solutions. Fallon will also play an instrumental role by providing industry education about Codebench's flagship solution, PIVCheck, and representing the company at government and identity management focused tradeshows.
"Neil has many years of security industry experience and specific knowledge of our software suite which will help us more deeply penetrate our channel partners and educate them on the products we have to offer," says Geri Castaldo, CEO of Codebench.
Fallon has more than 20 years professional experience in sales and management of computer related solutions, primarily focused within the Physical Security and ID Management industries. Prior to joining Codebench, Fallon held the position of Business Development Manager at DAP Technologies. He also led the commercial sales efforts at Datastrip, as Director of Sales, and at Image Data, where he was Vice President of Sales. Fallon also worked in Business Development with Diebold's Federal Systems Group.
Codebench's PIVCheck software suite provides a seamless transition to HSPD-12 or FIPS-201 compliance by leveraging a facility's physical access control system for card validation, authentication, and registration. PIVCheck software currently integrates with 19 different physical access control software platforms, making it the most comprehensive integrated solution on the market today. The software has been deployed at many federal agencies, ports, petrochemical and military facilities.
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About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite was twice named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the Fortune 500, academic and government markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
Codebench Enters into Strategic Alliance with Mercury Security
Partnership will integrate Codebench's PKI at the Door technology with Mercury Security's Open Access Platform access control panel
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- (Feb. 15, 2011) Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication and physical access control middleware, announced today that it has entered into a strategic alliance with OEM access control hardware provider Mercury Security to provide the market with the first high assurance reader solution fully integrated with an access control panel.
This technology partnership marks a significant paradigm shift in how physical access control is used as part of a personal identity verification (PIV) solution by locating the credential and identity verification process logic at the control panel instead of at the unsecured side of the reader.
The business partnership will bring together Codebench's PKI at the Door technology with Mercury Security's Open Access Platform. As a result, OEM partners of Mercury Security will be able to purchase a complete hardware solution that includes Codebench's PKI at the Door, providing Mercury Security partners with end-to-end trust, beginning with credential provisioning and ending with the cryptographic challenge/response at the reader. Mercury Security partners include numerous well-known physical access control software providers, with 17 partners worldwide.
PKI at the Door combined with the Mercury Open Access Platform gives the physical access control system (PACS) administrator the ability to configure reader authentication modes based on schedules or threat conditions. Authentication modes can be configured directly from the PACS reader graphical user interface. Communications between the card reader and the Mercury panel are encrypted, and security decisions related to the smart card will be made by the panel, ensuring that the reader cannot fall victim to a man-in-the-middle attack. This breaks the traditional PIV reader model in which the challenge/response as well as biometric matching is performed on the unsecured side of the controlled area. Relocating the PIV business logic to the access control panel will eventually result in lower reader costs due to reduced processing requirements.
"Readers that can perform PKI at the door have become the required solution for both military and government agencies that require assurance at the time of access," said Bob Fontana, President and Chief Technology Officer of Codebench. "By partnering with Mercury Security, we're able to provide an out-of-the box solution that is completely integrated with the access control panel and the upstream physical access control system without requiring additional hardware or software."
"Our combined technology approach will eliminate extraneous hardware and provide flexibility in assigning threat level per entry way, while enhancing user experience on identity presentation," said Frank Gasztonyi, CTO and Co-Founder of Mercury Security. "We're excited about the possibilities of melding Codebench's PKI at the Door technology with Mercury Security's Open Access Platform and creating a more efficient and flexible offering for our combined business partners than is available today."
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About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite was twice named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the Fortune 500, academic and government markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
About Mercury Security
Mercury Security Corporation is the global leader in the supply of OEM access control hardware. Built on an open platform, with over 1.5 million panels sold, Mercury has the largest installed base and greatest accumulated run time of any access hardware provider in the world. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Mercury has been providing enhanced access control technology since 1992. For more information visit www.mercury-security.com.
Codebench announces integration with Sielox's Pinnacle software
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- (Feb. 3, 2011) Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced today that it has integrated its PIVCheck Plus software with the Pinnacle® access control software from Sielox, offering federal agencies and other organizations a fully compliant HSPD-12 solution.
Codebench's PIVCheck software suite, an end-to-end card validation, authentication, and registration solution for HSPD-12 compliance, now integrates with Sielox's Pinnacle® suite of access control software available for a wide range of applications. Pinnacle®, Sielox's flagship event management system, is available in Ultra, Lite, Standard, Plus and Professional versions.
Pairing the PIVCheck solution with Pinnacle® will allow federal government users and other organizations that need to comply with HSPD-12 requirements to easily validate FIPS-201 compliant credentials in real-time and to continue that validation with an ongoing, user-defined schedule. The integration between PIVCheck and Pinnacle® allows entities to easily regster PIV, TWIC, CAC or FRAC cards without having to do additional data entry on each cardholder.
Karen Evans, President of Sielox said, "The Sielox Pinnacle system is the ideal solution for access control security needs. In a small office, campus, or world-wide enterprise, Pinnacle's features and scalability support current and future needs. Integrated video rich clients, web clients, data exchange, virtual machines, intelligent elevator interface with destination dispatch, and FIPS-201 support are some of the many important Pinnacle features. The Sielox and Codebench solution will provide seamless FIPS-201 cardholder authentication, enrollment, and on-going credential management."
Codebench's PIVCheck software suite provides a seamless transition to HSPD-12 or FIPS-201 compliance by leveraging a facility's physical access control system for card validation, authentication, and registration. PIVCheck software currently integrates with more than 20 different physical access control software platforms, and is deployed at many federal agencies, ports, petrochemical and military facilities.
"Our PIVCheck software verifies that credentials are authentic and valid at the time of registration into the physical access control system," said Geri B. Castaldo, CEO of Codebench. "This solution from Codebench and Sielox allows organizations to make the most of their existing access control systems while ensuring ongoing compliance with FIPS-201 regulations."
About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite has been twice named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the government, Fortune 500 and academic markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
About Sielox
Sielox is a leading provider of integrated access control and video surveillance solutions. It has been providing access control systems to the security industry since 1979. The company serves a variety of clients within a broad range of industry sectors: commercial, education, financial, government, library, logistics and retail. Recognizing the security requirements -- entry- to enterprise-level -- of organizations in today's complex and demanding environments, Sielox provides its customers with fully, integrated access control with video surveillance solutions. Access control solutions are available through an established and continually evolving network of authorized business partners. For more information, visit Sielox at www.sielox.com.
For the Second Year Running, Codebench Takes Top Honors at the 2010 Homeland Security Awards by Government Security News
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- (Nov. 17, 2010) Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced today it is the recipient of the 2010 Homeland Security Award by Government Security News with Codebench's PIVCheck software suite taking top honors in the Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance category. This is the second year that Codebench has been recognized with this distinction.
Codebench was presented with the award on November 8 during an awards dinner hosted at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, DC and attended by hundreds of security professionals and government officials. Among those in attendance was retired United States Army General Barry McCaffrey, who was presented with the publication's Award for Extraordinary Leadership and Service in Homeland Security.
"For the second year in a row, Codebench is honored to be recognized by Government Security News with its 2010 Homeland Security Award. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our employees to provide the homeland security market with the best HSPD-12/FIPS 201 compliant solution," said Geri B. Castaldo, CEO of Codebench.
The PIVCheck software suite provides a seamless transition to HSPD-12 or FIPS-201 compliance by leveraging a facility's physical access control system for card validation, authentication, and registration. PIVCheck software currently integrates with 18 different physical access control software platforms, making it the most comprehensive integrated solution on the market today. The software has been deployed at many federal agencies, ports, petrochemical and military facilities.
Codebench's PIVCheck software suite is the first and only product listed on the GSA's FIPS 201 Approved Products List in 4 product categories: "PIV Authentication System," "CAK Authentication System," "CHUID Authentication System" and "SCVP Client." It is also listed in the "Caching Status Proxy" category along with Codebench partner, Brivo Systems, who was also nominated for the Homeland Security Award.
Government Security News handed out 45 awards in a variety of categories, including Best Anti-Malware Solution, Best Data Security/Loss Management Solution, Best Physical Security Authentication/Identification System, Best Biometric Access Control Solution, Most Effective Aviation/Airport Security Program, Project or Agency and Best Integrated Systems for HSPD-12 / FIPS 201 Compliance.
"Our second annual Government Security News' Homeland Security Awards program drew more than 100 submissions and thanks to the help of our panel of judges we have identified the best Homeland Security solutions for 2010," said Jacob Goodwin, the editor-in-chief of GSN: Government Security News, who oversaw the evaluation process.
About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite has been twice named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the government, Fortune 500 and academic markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
OMNICheck Plus software from Codebench is first FIPS 201-Approved Card Authentication Key System for Mobile Devices
COCONUT CREEK, Fla.-- (Nov 9, 2010) Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced today that its OMNICheck® Plus software was approved as a Card Authentication Key System by the GSA FIPS 201 Evaluation Program.
OMNICheck is a mobile validation software application that verifies PIV, TWIC, FRAC, CAC, and DESFire credentials over the reader's contact or contactless interface. By integrating with a physical access control database, OMNICheck Plus provides security managers with a low-cost mobile reader that controls access to Controlled, Limited, and Exclusion areas as defined by NIST Special Publication 800-116. Once a card is validated and the cardholder is identified, the software emulates a physical access control card reader, so that the access control system can decide whether to permit access through a gate or door.
The OMNICheck products are available on several mobile biometric terminals, including the Cross Match BE.U Mobile, DAP CE3240B, Edgeline CN3/CN4 PIV, MaxID iDL500, Psion Teklogix (Sagem) MC200, and Motorola MC75 (Sagem).
"This is effectively PKI at the door, but without the cabling." says Bob Fontana, President and CTO at Codebench. "Until the access control industry can produce low-cost, high assurance readers that work reliably and securely, OMNICheck Plus is a tool that managers can use to meet their short-term or temporary validation requirements."
OMNICheck Plus is integrated with 18 manufacturers' physical access control systems and is currently deployed by government and commercial users at approximately 40 locations around the country. It is well-known for its use as the leading mobile TWIC reader solution.
About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite was named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the government, Fortune 500 and academic markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
Codebench's PIVCheck Plus with Certificate Manager Receives Lenel Factory Certification
Codebench is a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program
COCONUT CREEK, Fla.-- (Oct. 7, 2010) Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced today that its PIVCheck Plus with Certificate Manager software for desktop and mobile reader applications has received Lenel factory certification.
By receiving Lenel factory certification, PIVCheck Plus with Certificate Manager is recognized as part of Lenel's OpenAccess Alliance Program. The program denotes manufacturers that have developed a software interface to OnGuard API, thereby validating that the interface is legitimate and supportable and does not degrade OnGuard's functionality.
OnGuard's Total Security Knowledge Management Solutions seamlessly integrates synergistic technologies using open architecture design standards. PIVCheck Plus software integrates with physical access control systems to provide strong, three-factor authentication, managing the acquisition of cardholder data from a smart card and performing off-card biometric matching.
"Codebench has completed required factory testing at Lenel to validate the functionality of its interface to OnGuard. We look forward to their continued involvement in the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program," said Joshua Phillips, Director of Marketing for Lenel.
PIVCheck uses an asymmetric key authentication scheme to identify forged or cloned cards. Digital certificates may be verified by querying the issuer's validation authority or an OCSP/SCVP responder. PIVCheck is FIPS 201-certified in several of the NIST SP 800-116 categories, including PIV Authentication System and Caching Status Proxy.
"It's important that our PIVCheck Plus with Certificate Manager seamlessly integrates with PACS solutions, ensuring users a reliable credentialing solution that meets FIPS 201 standards. Our software is now OAAP certified on OnGuard versions 2006 through 2010," stated Geri B. Castaldo, Codebench's CEO. "The Lenel factory certification guarantees users that level of integration when they deploy our PIVCheck Plus with Certificate Manager software with OnGuard from Lenel."
About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite was named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the Fortune 500, academic and government markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
About Lenel
Lenel is a global leader in the development and delivery of scalable, integrated systems for the commercial security market, with 18,000 system installations in more than 90 countries. Lenel is headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., with sales and support coverage in all major world markets. Lenel is part of UTC Fire and Security, which provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers worldwide. Headquartered in Connecticut, UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp., which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide. More information about Lenel and UTC Fire & Security can be found on their Web sites at http://www.lenel.com and http://www.utcfireandsecurity.com.
PIVCheck software from Codebench integrates with RS2 Technologies access control software for HSPD-12 / FIPS 201 Compliance
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- (Sept. 28, 2010) -- Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced today the integration of its PIVCheck software with the Access It!® access control software of RS2 Technologies, LLC, to offer a fully compliant FIPS-201 physical security access control solution.
Codebench's PIVCheck software suite, an end-to-end card validation, authentication, and registration solution for HSPD-12 compliance, now seamlessly integrates with RS2's flagship Access It!® access control software and the company's full line of access control hardware. To accommodate a wide range of applications, Access It!® software is available in two versions, Access It!® Lite, an entry-level, single-user version, and Access It!® Universal, a multi-user, enterprise-wide system.
Pairing the PIVCheck solution with Access It!® from RS2 will allow government and other users to easily validate FIPS-201 compliant credentials in real-time and to continue that validation with an ongoing, user-defined schedule. Combined with the one-step badge creation tool built into the Access It!® software, the integration with PIVCheck allows entities to easily register PIV, TWIC, CAC or FRAC cards without having to do additional data entry on each cardholder.
RS2 Director of Dealer Development Dave Barnard stated that "We are very excited about our relationship with Codebench. They have an experienced team that we have known for several years and that has always been committed to developing innovative ideas in the area of credential verification. That is one reason why we asked Geri Castaldo to address our dealers at our annual Dealer Conference this past April. In short, this partnership is a positive development, not just for RS2 and Codebench, but also for our dealers and end-users."
"Our PIVCheck software verifies that credentials are authentic and valid at the time of registration into the physical access control system," said Geri B. Castaldo, CEO of Codebench. "Combined with the strength of the RS2 access control platform, our integrated solution will provide a strong flexible solution to a wide range of users in the federal government and other vertical markets that are subject to FIPS-201 requirements."
The PIVCheck software suite provides a seamless transition to HSPD-12 or FIPS-201 compliance by leveraging a facility's physical access control system for card validation, authentication, and registration. The software uses strong, three-factor identification to determine the cardholder's unique identifying data and biometric information, and verifies the validity of the card by checking with the appropriate X.509 certification authority or other entity, such as the TSA hot list.
About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite was named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the government, Fortune 500 and academic markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
About RS2 Technologies, LLC
RS2 Technologies, headquartered in Munster, Indiana, is a technology-driven manufacturer of cutting edge access management hardware and software. The company's hardware line includes a wide range of system control processors, input/output modules, multiplexers, enclosures, card readers, and proximity and smart cards. RS2 also offers the industry's most advanced, easy-to-use software with its Access It!® line of access control software. For more, visit www.rs2tech.com/.
Brivo OnSite Aparato PACS Gains Coveted FIPS 201 Approved Product List Integrated with Codebench's PIVCheck Plus and Certificate Manager software
Aparato is listed in Caching Status Proxy category
Bethesda, MD -- (August 18, 2010) -- Brivo Systems LLC, the leader in Software as a Service applications for security management, today announced that its ACS OnSite Aparato™ Physical Access Control System (PACS) has gained coveted placement on the General Services Administration's (GSA) FIPS 201 Approved Product List (APL) in the Caching Status Proxy category.
Caching status proxies provide extremely quick query responses related to certificate revocation status, allowing for rapid access control decisions when on-line certificate validation may not be possible or may create unacceptable delays.
Security experts that have reviewed Brivo's OnSite Aparato solution have stressed the value of such Caching Status Proxy capability. "The need to respond in near real-time regarding certificate revocation is critical across both logical and physical access control systems," noted Don Fergus, VP of IT Risk at Intekras, Inc., a government and commercial Professional Services firm. "Without the implementation of such a capability, timely and streamlined verification and updating of cardholder status cannot be assured."
OnSite Aparato was launched in May this year. Integrated with Codebench's PIVCheck Plus and Certificate Manager products and used with PIV-compliant card readers, OnSite Aparato supports compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1 (FIPS 201), which addresses the critical issue of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) for Federal employees and contractors.
With Aparato's inclusion on the FIPS Approved Product List, federal agencies and departments can choose an approved, trusted PACS solution that conforms to mandated standards. "Being granted GSA FIPS 201 compliance demonstrates Brivo's commitment to serving our GSA and other federal customers, as well as ensuring our products meet stringent government standards," said Brivo President and CEO Steve Van Till. "The Brivo-Codebench integration makes Aparato a perfect choice for federal customers looking for a compliant PACS that meets their high standards." Geri Castaldo, Codebench CEO, added: "Codebench is pleased to partner with Brivo Systems in providing a complete PACS solution federal agencies can rely on to help them maintain compliance with FIPS 201 and HSPD-12."
The HSPD-12 and FIPS 201 mandates establish requirements for a common identification standard that pertains to credentials issued by federal departments and agencies to their employees and contractors for gaining physical access to federally-controlled facilities and logical access to federally controlled information systems.
To comply with the complete spectrum of standards required by HSPD-12 and FIPS 201, numerous components are necessary, from identity registration to card issuance to access control and ongoing validation. Brivo's role in this range of services is as a manufacturer of PACS solutions that meet strict compliance standards with HSPD-12 and FIP 201, which include:
- The ability to register and use compliant PIV cards for physical access control
- Integration of the Aparato's card database with a designated certificate authority
- Ability of the Aparato system to suspend/revoke privileges based upon updates from that authority
- Ability of Aparato to communicate messages to an Identity Management System, indicating when a card has been revoked from the PACS database
- Security standards for system communications.
The FIPS 201 Evaluation Program Site can be found at the following URL: http://fips201ep.cio.gov/apl.php. Brivo is listed in the Caching Status Proxy category as item number 497.
About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite was named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the government, Fortune 500 and academic markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
About Brivo Systems
Brivo Systems LLC provides an online, open-system security management technology platform that empowers organizations to protect and remotely monitor buildings and perimeter entry points using the latest in Internet and wireless technologies. With Brivo's security management system, customers significantly expand their physical access control system by customizing functionality to exactly fit their needs and more effectively mitigate and manage security risk. The company's hardware products and software services enable businesses to control physical access to offices, warehouses, remote/unmanned buildings, as well as sensitive areas such as computer rooms, where real-time control and accountability of entry are critical. 2009 marked 10 years of Brivo making security simple for thousands of end users around the world. For more information, visit http://www.brivo.com.
Brivo is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Duchossois Group, a privately held holding company, headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, which owns AMX, The Chamberlain Group and Milestone AV Technologies. Duchossois also holds strategic interests in Churchill Downs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHDN), and a number of other diversified businesses.
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Codebench's OMNICheck TWIC Software Satisfies ICE Requirements on MaxID iDL500 Handheld TWIC Reader
Fairfax, VA -- (September 9, 2010) -- MaxID, a leading provider of identity solutions is pleased to announce that the OMNICheck product from Codebench, Inc. has met all requirements and satisfactorily completed ICE certification requirements on the MaxID iDL500 handheld multi-modal TWIC reader.
OMNICheck is a mobile validation software application that verifies PIV, TWIC, FRAC, and CAC credentials over the reader's contact or contactless interface. When configured in one of the four TWIC authentication modes, it functions as a TSA ICE-listed mobile TWIC reader. When operating in "Non-TWIC" mode, OMNICheck determines the card type and applies the strictest possible validation rules for that card type's data model and the interface mode (contact or contactless). For instance, if a legacy CAC is presented on the contact interface, the cardholder is prompted for a PIN which unlocks more data elements than if the same card were presented to the reader's contactless interface.
The iDL500is a multi?modal, rugged mobile computer that offers a complete set of features ? including QWERTY keyboard, contact card, contactless card, barcode, optical fingerprint, and optional magnetic swipe and MRZ readers with a digital camera, GPS, and comprehensive communications capabilities. The iDL500 is a complete, integrated mobile solution for all badging and identity management requirements.
"We are very pleased to see the OMNICheck product available on our iDL500 handheld multi-modal computer. The product is highly regarded, and the TWIC market is well served by having this available on our handheld device. We continue to see a growing support for our hardware platform and substantial demand TWIC-related solutions" said Brian Skiba, President of MaxID Corp US.
"OMNICheck, combined with our PIVCheck software suite, provides end users with complete HSPD-12/FIPS 201 PACS integration. We are pleased that end users can now use our mobile software on the MaxID iDL500 platform" said Geri Castaldo, Codebench's Chief Executive Officer.
About MaxID Corporation
MaxID Corp is a leading provider of identity and security solutions. It designs, manufactures and sells identity management solutions for a mobile environment. The company is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia and has offices in Chesapeake, Virginia, the United Kingdom and South Africa.
MaxID Corp maintains a global research and development team that has more than 20 years experience introducing new technologies. The company's most advanced biometric handheld devices are manufactured in the United States and are distributed worldwide. More than 25,000 identity devices are being deployed worldwide by customers such as the US Department of Defense, the US Department of Homeland Security, border and law enforcement agencies, and power generation and maritime facilities. For more information about MaxID Corp, please refer to the website http://www.maxidcorp.com.
About Codebench, Inc.
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench's PIVCheck software suite was named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the government, Fortune 500 and academic markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
atsec Information Security Completes Four GSA FIPS 201 Evaluations for Codebench
Products Join the FIPS 201 Evaluation Program Approved Products ListAustin, TX - February 08, 2010 - atsec information security, an accredited laboratory for the GSA FIPS 201 Evaluation Program which runs a product approval program for PIV-related products destined for the U.S. Government market, is proud to announce the successful GSA FIPS 201 evaluation of four Codebench products. Codebench is the first company with solutions evaluated for GSA product categories "Caching Status Proxy," "PIV Authentication System," and "CHUID Authentication System."
Codebench"s PIVCheck Plus Desktop Edition with PIVCheck Certificate Manager, PIVCheck Plus Mobile Edition with PIVCheck Certificate Manager and PIVCheck Desktop Edition (both the SCVP Client and PIV Authentication System) were tested and evaluated in atsec's Austin, TX lab.
As a result of its evaluation, atsec has determined that Codebench's products meet FIPS 201 requirements on behalf of GSA, who ultimately grants the approval. These products are now listed on the FIPS 201 Evaluation program Approved Product List, which only lists those products and services that are in compliance with the current version of the Standard and its supporting NIST Special Publication 800-116, which provides recommendations for the Use of PIV Credentials in Physical Access Control Systems (PACS).
"Codebench is currently the only company that has approved products in the "Caching Status Proxy," "PIV Authentication System," and "CHUID Authentication System" categories," said Geri Castaldo, chief executive officer of Codebench. "By completing the evaluation process with atsec information security, Codebench has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring its solutions meet government regulations and support NIST Special Publication 800-116 and HSPD-12."
"atsec succeeded to complete successfully three first-in-category evaluations for Codebench products," Apostol Vassilev, Laboratory Manager for atsec's CST lab. "In doing so, we are proud to join our client in a position of leadership in providing secure products with the appropriate level of tested assurance for these product categories as mandated by the GSA PIV Project Management Office."
The product entries are included on the GSA FIPS 201 Evaluation Program Approved Product List at http://fips201ep.cio.gov/apl.php.as:
Codebench, Inc.
PIVCheck Plus Desktop Edition with PIVCheck Certificate Manager
Category: Caching Status Proxy
Part #: PVCP-D/S-B1
SW version: 1.2
(GSA APL item # 464)
Codebench, Inc.
PIVCheck Plus Mobile Edition with PIVCheck Certificate Manager
Category: Caching Status Proxy
Part #: PVCP-M/S-B1
SW version: 1.2
(GSA APL item # 473)
The caching status proxy is a product (hardware and/or software) that polls the status of all registered PIV Cards periodically, and cache the status responses from their issuer(s). Caching status proxies are useful in scenarios that require extremely quick query-responses for certificate revocation status information or when physical access control systems need to cache certificate revocation information so as to be able to make an access control decision when on-line certificate validation is not possible.
Codebench, Inc.
PIVCheck Desktop Edition
Category: PIV Authentication System
Part #: PVC-D/S
SW version: 1.2
(GSA APL item # 466)
The PIV Authentication System product category provides the capability to perform a cryptographic challenge/response with the PIV Authentication Key stored on a PIV Card and makes an authorization decision based on the FASC-N stored on the PIV Card.
Codebench, Inc.
PIVCheck Desktop Edition
Category: CHUID Authentication System
Part #: PVC-D/S
SW version: 1.2
(GSA APL item # 468)
The CHUID Authentication System product category provides the capability to access and determine authenticity of the CHUID stored on a PIV Card and makes an authorization decision based on the CHUID elements stored on the PIV Card.
FIPS 201 (with its supporting documents) is the mandatory standard that addresses the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 mandate (HSPD-12). HSPD-12 mandates a government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the Federal Government to its employees and contractors.
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About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., and serves the Fortune 500, academic and government markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
About atsec information security
atsec information security is an independent, standards-based information technology security services company that combines a business-oriented approach to information security with in-depth technical knowledge and global experience. atsec was founded in Munich, Germany in 2000 and has extensive international operations with offices in the U.S., Germany, Sweden, and China.
atsec offers secure code review, ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS consulting, and penetration testing and scanning services as well as being a QSA and ASV.
atsec also offers evaluation and testing services leading to formal certification for IT security including evaluation under Common Criteria schemes in the U.S., Germany, and Sweden; cryptographic module and algorithm testing under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. and Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) in Canada.
atsec works with such leading global companies as IBM, Apple, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, Cray, BMW, SGI, Vodafone, RWE, and Wincor-Nixdorf.
Codebench Integrates PIVCheck Software with Brivo security management system
Partnership provides first HSPD-12–compliant online access control solutionCOCONUT CREEK, Fla. - February 2, 2010 - Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced today that it has formed a technology partnership with Brivo Systems LLC to provide clients with the industry’s first HSPD-12–compliant Web-connected access control system.
Codebench’s PIVCheck software suite, an end-to-end card validation, authentication, and registration solution for HSPD-12 compliance, now seamlessly integrates with Brivo Systems’ standalone access control systems, OnSite SE™ and XE™.
Pairing the PIVCheck solution with Brivo’s access control appliances will save customers time in the card registration process and provide the capability to validate card-holder credentials on a real-time and on-going basis as required by FIPS-201. This integration supports homeland security initiatives through better screening and management of individuals seeking physical access to Federally-controlled government facilities.
In addition to this important integration, Brivo Systems will serve as a reseller of Codebench’s PIVCheck software suite.
"Codebench has demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of customer requirements in the government market and has built innovative products to meet those needs," said John Szczygiel, Executive Vice President at Brivo. "We are pleased to partner with Codebench to provide this capability for our array of government and private sector clients who must meet Federal regulations for personnel identity verification."
"Our technology partnership with Brivo Systems is unique because it’s the first with a Web-connected access control system solutions provider," said Geri B. Castaldo, CEO of Codebench. "By working together, we’re able to ensure that clients can access the PIVCheck software suite without disrupting or voiding the warranty on their Brivo Systems solution. For Codebench, this also enables us to further our penetration into the federal government, utility, airport and property management markets."
The PIVCheck software suite provides a seamless transition to HSPD-12 or FIPS-201 compliance by leveraging a facility’s physical access control system for card validation, authentication, and registration. The software uses strong, three-factor identification to determine the cardholder’s unique identifying data and biometric information, and verifies the validity of the card by checking with the appropriate X.509 certification authority or other entity, such as the TSA hot list.
About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., and serves the Fortune 500, academic and government markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
About Brivo Systems
Brivo Systems LLC provides an online, open-system security management technology platform that empowers organizations to protect and remotely monitor buildings and perimeter entry points using the latest in Internet and wireless technologies. With Brivo’s security management system, customers significantly expand their physical access control system by customizing functionality to exactly fit their needs and more effectively mitigate and manage security risk. The company’s hardware products and software services enable businesses to control physical access to offices, warehouses, remote/unmanned buildings, as well as sensitive areas such as computer rooms, where real-time control and accountability of entry are critical. 2009 marked 10 years of Brivo making security simple for thousands of end users around the world. For more information, visit http://www.brivo.com.
Brivo is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Duchossois Group, a privately held holding company, headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, which owns AMX, The Chamberlain Group and Milestone AV Technologies. Duchossois also holds strategic interests in Churchill Downs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHDN), and a number of other diversified businesses.
Codebench Achieves Listing on GSA Approved Products List
COCONUT CREEK, Florida - November 5, 2009 - Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced today that its Server-based Certificate Verification Protocol (SCVP) client is now listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Product List (APL). Codebench´s PIVCheck Desktop Edition, which features the company´s SCVP client, is the first such product to be listed in the newly created SCVP category, which denotes products that comply with the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS 201).
The use of SCVP as part of a FIPS 201-compliant physical access control solution significantly improves the credential validation process by simplifying the certificate path discovery between the client and multiple certificate validation authorities. This is especially important in a situation where Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards from multiple agencies need to be validated at a variety of different facilities.
"SCVP is going to be a fundamental building block of FIPS 201-compliant physical access control systems, and we´re proud to have assisted the GSA in recognizing its importance to FIPS 201 compliance," said Bob Fontana, President of Codebench.
Codebench´s PIVCheck software suite is an end-to-end card validation and PACS registration solution for HSPD-12 compliance. Its desktop and mobile clients verify PIV, TWIC, NG CAC, and CAC, matching the cardholder´s stored biometric against a live sample, and validating the card´s digital certificates using an OCSP or SCVP Responder or, for TWIC, the TSA Hotlist. For all FIPS 201 credentials, the CHUID signature is verified and the card is authenticated using PKI or CAK authentication protocol.
The GSA Approved Product List can be found at http://fips201ep.cio.gov/apl.php.
Codebench Receives Top Honors in GSN´s 2009 Homeland Security Awards
Wins Best Integrated System for HSPD-12 / FIPS 201 Compliance Category
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. - (November 3, 2009) Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced today that its PIVCheck software suite was recognized as the top HSPD-12 / FIPS 201 solution by the judges in the Government Security News 2009 Homeland Security Awards.
Codebench won in the Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/ FIPS 201 Compliance award category, beating out three other finalists. Competitors in this category included AlertEnterprise, Lenel Systems International, and Hirsch Electronics.
"Codebench is absolutely thrilled to have received this recognition from GSN and it speaks volumes to the talent and dedication of our software engineering team run by Bob Fontana," said Geri Castaldo, CEO of Codebench. "We also want to thank Datastrip, our mobile reader manufacturer partner, and the many access control system partners that have supported us over the years."
Government Security News debuted the Homeland Security Awards this year to recognize the outstanding achievements of security vendors and government agencies at the federal, state and municipal levels. The publication handed out awards in 35 separate homeland security categories at an awards dinner in Manhattan on Oct. 27th attended by 300 government officials and industry executives.
Award categories for vendors included Best Intrusion Detection / Prevention System, Best Authentication / Identification Product, Best Mass Notification System, and others. Government agencies were recognized in categories that included Most Effective Border Security Program, Most Effective Seaport Security Program, and Most Effective State Government Security Program.
"The competition was stiff, and our panel of independent judges had to make some very tough choices, but we think we´ve identified the ´best of the best´ for 2009," said Jacob Goodwin, the editor-in-chief of GSN: Government Security News, who oversaw the evaluation process.
Codebenchs PIVCheck software suite, an end-to-end card validation, authentication and registration solution for HSPD-12 compliance provides strong, three-factor authentication, managing the acquisition of cardholder data from a smart card and performing off-card biometric matching. It has recently been deployed by the Port of Houston Authority, Port of Wilmington, Delaware and is currently in use by several government agencies.
CODEBENCH INTEGRATES PIVCHECK® SOFTWARE WITH MORPHOTRAK FIXED READERS
Relationship Expands Reach In The Government And Law Enforcement Markets
COCONUT CREEK, Florida. - October 8, 2009 - Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced today that it has formed a technology partnership with MorphoTrak (Safran group), specialists in large fingerprint identification systems and biometric technology readers.
Codebench's PIVCheck software suite, an end-to-end card validation, authentication and registration solution for HSPD-12 compliance, now supports the MA520 PIV fixed reader and the MSO 1350e, a USB combination smart card reader and fingerprint sensor, both from MorphoTrak. Together, Codebench and MorphoTrak are able to offer seaports, government and law enforcement agencies a complete fixed reader-based credentialing solution with seamless integration between the reader and the credentialing software.
"The strength of PIVCheck and Codebench is their ability to accurately verify certificates against certificate authorities," said Consuelo Bangs, senior program manager for MorphoTrak. "That's an area that very few companies specialize in and Codebench has done an excellent job of creating a process and system that easily integrates with MorphoTrak's solutions."
Both companies expect the relationship will enable them to leverage their offerings to the PIV market through the GSA FIPS 201 approved products list and through the Initial Capabilities Evaluation list by the Transportation Security Administration, on which MorphoTrak's readers are registered. Ports with grant money for pilot projects often look to the ICE list to identify pre-qualified and tested solutions before deploying a system at their facility, while Federal Agencies refer to the GSA FIPS 201 approved products for qualified, tested products for deployment.
"The fixed reader market is four times the size of the mobile device market and this relationship with MorphoTrak enables Codebench to extend its reach in the credentialing market," said Geri B. Castaldo, CEO of Codebench. "On the front end, our desktop credential validation and registration software leverages the accuracy and ease of use of MorphoTrak's latest optical sensor technology, while on the back-end, our PACS Service sends real-time biometric and certificate status information to the MorphoTrak MA520. Our joint solution provides complete SP 800-116 coverage for the end-user."
PIVCheck provides strong, three-factor authentication, managing the acquisition of cardholder data from a smart card and performing off-card biometric matching. The software uses an asymmetric key authentication scheme to identify forged or cloned cards. Digital certificates may be verified by querying the issuer's validation authority or an OCSP/SCVP responder. TWIC FASC-Ns are also verified against a live or cached TSA hot list.
About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench is a certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., and serves the Fortune 500, academic and government markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.
About MorphoTrak
MorphoTrak, a subsidiary of Safran group, provides biometric and identity management solutions to the U.S. and Canadian markets. Formed in April 2009 from the merger of Sagem Morpho Inc. and Motorola's biometric division, Printrak, MorphoTrak's markets include law enforcement, border control, civil identification, facility/IT security and access control. MorphoTrak and its global parent - Sagem Sécurité -- are leading innovators in large fingerprint identification systems, facial and iris recognition, as well as identification technologies such as smart cards, secure travel documents, e-passports, and drivers' licenses. MorphoTrak employs over 450 persons, with headquarters near Washington D.C., major corporate facilities in Anaheim, CA and Tacoma, WA, and regional facilities throughout the U.S. Please visit www.MorphoTrak.com or call (800) 601-6790.
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