On August 27, 2004, President Bush signed Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, which directs the implementation of a new standardized identity badge designed to enhance security, reduce identity fraud, and protect personal privacy.
- Current Status HSPD-12
- HSPD-12 FAQs
- Agencies HSPD-12 Implementation Status Report
- Qualified HSPD-12 Service Providers
- HSPD-12 Managed Services Office
- M-11-11 "Continued Implementation of HSPD-12 Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors"
- M-06-18 "Acquisition of Products and Services for Implementation of HSPD-12"
- Demonstration Software for PIV Logical Access Applications