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Transportation Worker Identity Credential: Reviving the Qualified Technology List With Simple Self-Certification Approval Process

Security Industry Association

A TWIC card may be subject to visual inspection at a port point of entry or be electronically authenticated and validated to prove that the TWIC is valid, has not expired and is being presented by the individual to whom the TWIC was issued. The manufacturer completes and returns the application to the TSA TWIC Program Office.

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What Does It Take to Be FIPS Compliant?

Pure Storage

FIPS compliance evaluates a number of cryptographic components. FIPS 201 is concerned with physical and logistical security for individuals working for the government, including keycards, credentials, biometrics, secure authentication, and more. FIPS certified means a system or product has been officially FIPS evaluated and approved.