HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced at Gitex Technology Week 2012 a solution for government agencies interested in securing iOS devices with access to sensitive data. The solution combines the recently announced ActivClient Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) for iOS with two sleeves from Precise Biometrics: the Tactivo iPhone sleeve and the Tactivo iPad sleeve. This solution enables government agencies of all kinds to use their Common Access Card (CAC) or Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards to secure communications and access to sensitive information by encrypting it through standard Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) encryption methods. The Precise Biometrics Tactivo Smart Card & Fingerprint Reader enables multi-factor authentication on iPad and iPhone, supporting US government credentials including PIV, PIV-I, CAC and TWIC, as well as the Precise Match-on-Card credentials used in many national IDs. As a smart casing that slips easily over the device, Tactivo makes security convenient and easy to use; pass-through charging and synchronization and a slim design mean users don't have to remove the casing for regular, daily use. Tactivo for iPad was also designed to accommodate the popular iPad Smart Cover. “It is incredibly important for us to bridge the gap from the cards in use today to the mobile devices of the future,” said Julian Lovelock, vice president of product marketing, Identity Assurance, with HID Global. “As the market shifts from workstations to smartphones and tablets, there is an increased use of these devices to access corporate emails and resources. By incorporating our iOS SDK with sleeves like those from Precise Biometrics, we ensure a smooth transition for government agencies and their employees.” The ActivClient Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) for iOS enables application developers and government entities to deliver two-factor authentication, signature and decryption technologies for all iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad. These devices have led the charge in the Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) phenomenon, causing a shift in the way government employees access their corporate email and other resources. For government agencies interested in deploying a more integrated solution, HID Global offers a solution leveraging “derived credentials.” – SG
