The verification of identity and access is mission-critical to U.S. federal government agencies. In 2004, the United States federal government issued a directive requiring all agencies to develop and deploy a credential system. The objective was to create a government-wide standard for secure, reliable forms of identification to be issued to all federal government workers and contractors.

From this directive, the U.S. government established its own Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) strategy, known as FICAM, or Federal ICAM. This white paper analyzes the importance of FICAM, its key constituents, and the role of physical access control systems (PACS) in helping federal organizations maintain FICAM compliance.

Despite the fact that FICAM was passed more than a decade ago, many systems (both inside and outside of the federal government) are obsolete and do not meet the requirements. When it comes to complying, these organizations face a range of challenges. Today, as organizations look to modernize their systems, they can explore Identiv for a certified solution.

David Helbock, Director of Product Management at Identiv, joins us to shed some light on the distinction between what it means for these agencies to be FICAM-ready vs. FICAM-compliant.