XTec participates in the Maritime Administration’s
Interoperability Demonstration at three major US Ports showcasing
its approved PIV Technologies
Complete End-to-End Interoperability Showcased at the
Maritime Administration’s Demo; XTec, one of the first
Government-approved Integration Service Providers, Helps
Federal Agencies Meet the HSPD-12 Challenge
RESTON, VA, July 25 -- XTec Incorporated, participated
in a major demonstration to validate and confirm the Maritime
Administration’s Seafarer’s Identity Card in
accordance with the requirements of Homeland Security Presidential
Directive No.12 (HSPD-12) and the Personal Identification
Verification II (PIV-II) standards. The Maritime Interoperability
Demonstration was held at Port of Baltimore in Maryland,
the Port of Norfolk in Virginia, and The Port of Jacksonville
in Florida.
The purpose of the test was to demonstrate the ability
to provide relying parties with the capability to electronically
authenticate and bind smart credentials to the identity
and attribute(s) of maritime personnel in an online / offline
environment using FIPS 201 technology. The real-time tests
were designed to highlight two access control points (one
at facility/terminal access and one at the pier with shipboard
access). In addition, all participants were required to
possess a FIPS 201-compliant identity credential, which
were issued by XTec, and had to validate their identities
by following the electronic authentication (eAuthentication)
process of inserting respective smart identity credential
and personal identification number (PIN) into relying party
mobile handheld unit for identity verification. Additionally,
the card’s Physical Access Control capabilities were
demonstrated by using them in an XTec biometrically enabled
PIV reader, which authenticates not only the credential,
but also the holders’ biometrics.
Officials from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD),
US DOT, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Department of Homeland Security, Maryland Department of
Transportation, Virginia Department of Transportation, Port
of Jacksonville, GM Ship Management, and Paul Hall Center
for Maritime Training and Education (Seafarer’s International
Union rep) were present for the test.
Participating Organizations included the US Department
of Transportation (DOT), Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), National Transportation
Safety Board (NTSB), US Coast Guard (USCG), US Fire Academy
(USFA), Sailors International Union, American Trucking Association
(ATA), Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), Crowley
Liner Services, Interocean American Shipping, Virginia National
Guard, Florida National Guard, Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE), Virginia Department of Transportation
(VDOT), Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Port
of Jacksonville, Florida, Port of Baltimore, Maryland, Port
of Norfolk, Virginia, and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s
Office.
XTec Incorporated, one of the first three organizations
to be approved by an agency of the Federal Government to
be a PIV Integration Service Provider, designs and manufactures
the AuthentX™ solution that provides PIV card and
identity management compliance for federal agencies. An
interoperable system, AuthentX™ supports a broad range
of third-party HSPD-12 solutions, including PIV-II cards,
biometrics technology and externally managed public key
infrastructure (PKI) offered by approved Shared Service
Providers (SSP).
AuthentX™ Card Management System software is designed
to enable organizations to implement smart card-based identity
management, provisioning, authentication devices and policy
enforcement -- increasing overall security, improving the
end user experience and addressing regulatory requirements.
The solution serves the complete smart card credential lifecycle,
including card and credential issuance, replacement and
cancellation, as well as smart badging and applet management.
About XTec
XTec is a leader in secure, interoperable authentication
and verification systems. XTec develops, produces, and licenses
enterprise level security solutions for Credentialing, Access
Control, Information Systems, and Electronic Commerce for
a wide range of government and commercial uses. XTec's focus
is on providing a secure foundation from which customers
can build secure enterprise web-based applications and cryptographic
systems. XTec has a long-standing relationship with the
Department of Homeland Security (formerly the United States
Secret Service or USSS) for document security using XTec
equipment to assist in the forensic tracing of counterfeit
cards. XTec is a recognized leader in both government and
commercial circles for its expertise and products for credentialing,
identity, secure payment, and access control. 
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Editorial Contacts
Albert Fernandez
President
afernandez@xtec.com
(305) 265-1565
Antonio Arner
Controller
aarner@xtec.com
(305) 265-1565
Kevin Kozlowski
Vice President of Government Initiatives
kkozlowski@xtec.com
(703) 547-3525
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