PIV-I White Paper - FINAL - 022111 - Smart Card Alliance

5 Considerations for Future DirectionsStates are currently in the process of implementing their own complementary programs for identitycredentialing, developing a comprehensive framework or approach, and evaluating how these canleverage the Federal PIV infrastructure. Integral to this process are identifying the highest value areas forfirst implementation to improve trust and provide proof of concept, identifying areas (if applicable) where adense population of Federal PIV credentials exists, and modifying services to leverage these credentials.This section highlights technology, application and use case considerations that can build on theinvestment in the PIV-I credential and infrastructure, add value for state government, and furtherstrengthen authentication processes.5.1 Other Form Factors Using Smart Card TechnologySmart card technology can be made available in a variety of form factors. While most credentials arecommonly delivered in a plastic card, smart card technology is also available in key fobs, wristwatches,USB devices, and mobile phones. The benefits and value propositions for each form factor vary,depending on the credential holder’s role (e.g., citizen, government employee, student, or contractor).Each form factor provides a different set of features and benefits and can support a variety ofapplications. Table 3 lists the unique features and requirements for different form factors.Table 3. Users, Applications, and Features for Available Credential Form FactorsForm Factor Users Applications FeaturesSmart cardNFC-enabledsmart phone 28General publicGovernment agenciesDoDStudentsFirst responders: police, fire,medical, utility,communicationsTransportation workers:aviation, maritime, railway,bus transit, taxiOffice workersLegal servicesStudentsFirst responders: police, fire,medical, utility,communicationsGeneral publicOffice workersBus transitTaxiLegal servicesSecure driver’s licenseBiometric Social SecurityEntitlement programidentificationTravel identity (e-passport)Biometric authenticationSecure logonTransit passE-paymentPhysical access controlE-signatureE-ticketingE-votingE-mail encryptionBiometric authenticationAutomatic location sensing(GPS)Signed certificatesEncryption key, source/computePhysical access control E-paymentE-signatureE-ticketingE-votingE-directionsSecure data exchangeBrowser capabilityContactless or contactChallenge/response securityData encryptionStored biometrics templateMulti-factor authentication(card + PIN, card +biometric, card + picture,card + PIN + biometric)Stored certificatesBasic data processingBiometrics (match-on-card)Low costContactlessConvenientColor displayBattery poweredPowerful CPU functionsAdvanced computing powerSecurity(challenge/response)Data encryptionData processingMulti-factor authenticationBiometrics (match-on-board)SMS—specific text28 Additional information on NFC can be found on the NFC Forum web site, http://www.nfc-forum.orgSmart Card Alliance © 201118