The Federation for Identity and Cross-Credentialing Systems (FiXs)

www.FiXs.org

FiXs® - Federated and Secure Identity Management in

Operation

FiXs® - Federated and Secure Identity Management in

Operation

Implementing federated identity management and assurance in operational scenarios

Implementing federated identity management and assurance in operational scenarios

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Common Issues with Physical and Logical SecurityCommon Issues with Physical and Logical Security

How do we protect our facilities and systems, balanced with ease of use?

Easy, secure access for those who belong Simple identification verification of visitors and users

Identity assurance for contractors & suppliers must: Incorporate strong vetting for those that require access Follow DoD and all Federal guidelines

Access decisions must be automated & reliable

The facility or system owner is ultimately responsible-- so how do we help?

Improve decisions through interoperable electronic authentication

Make it more secure, smarter & cost efficient per system Develop applications that work with multiple level credentials

How do we protect our facilities and systems, balanced with ease of use?

Easy, secure access for those who belong Simple identification verification of visitors and users

Identity assurance for contractors & suppliers must: Incorporate strong vetting for those that require access Follow DoD and all Federal guidelines

Access decisions must be automated & reliable

The facility or system owner is ultimately responsible-- so how do we help?

Improve decisions through interoperable electronic authentication

Make it more secure, smarter & cost efficient per system Develop applications that work with multiple level credentials

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FiXs - The Federation for Identity & Cross-Credentialing Systems ---What is it?

FiXs - The Federation for Identity & Cross-Credentialing Systems ---What is it?

A 501(c)6 not-for-profit trade association initially formed in 2004 while working with the Department of Defense to provide secure and inter-operable use of identity credentials between and among government entities and industry

A coalition of diverse companies/organizations supporting development and implementation of inter-operable identity cross-credentialing standards, systems and end to end solutions for various applications

Members/Subscribers include: government contractors, technology companies, major firms, small businesses, sole-proprietors, not-for-profit organizations, Department of Defense, state governments, etc.

A 501(c)6 not-for-profit trade association initially formed in 2004 while working with the Department of Defense to provide secure and inter-operable use of identity credentials between and among government entities and industry

A coalition of diverse companies/organizations supporting development and implementation of inter-operable identity cross-credentialing standards, systems and end to end solutions for various applications

Members/Subscribers include: government contractors, technology companies, major firms, small businesses, sole-proprietors, not-for-profit organizations, Department of Defense, state governments, etc.

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FiXs is a Standards, C & A and Network Access Organization

FiXs is a Standards, C & A and Network Access Organization

Complete Legal Governance structure for member firms Certification and Accreditation program for issuing identity credentials and securing personal identifying information

A secure network switch through which transactions can be passed for PACS and LACS applications

Standards for interfacing with the network switch and interoperability of applications

Secure Network access to certified service providers and sponsors of individuals holding certified credentials

Clearinghouse for objective consideration of technologies, business processes, rules and requirements

Complete Legal Governance structure for member firms Certification and Accreditation program for issuing identity credentials and securing personal identifying information

A secure network switch through which transactions can be passed for PACS and LACS applications

Standards for interfacing with the network switch and interoperability of applications

Secure Network access to certified service providers and sponsors of individuals holding certified credentials

Clearinghouse for objective consideration of technologies, business processes, rules and requirements

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Governance StructureGovernance Structure

Defined Trust Model

Operating Rules

Security Guidelines

Policy Standards, including Privacy Act compliance

Technical Architecture Specifications and Standards

Implementation Guidelines

Formal, legal flow down agreements for members/subscribers

Defined Trust Model

Operating Rules

Security Guidelines

Policy Standards, including Privacy Act compliance

Technical Architecture Specifications and Standards

Implementation Guidelines

Formal, legal flow down agreements for members/subscribers

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The Basic PrinciplesThe Basic PrinciplesIndividual personal identifying information, such as biometrics, ss#, and other unique personal identifying information is captured once and accessed as required for authentication of ones’ identity

This information is maintained in a federated manner, whereby there is no single database of every individual’s identifying information.

The data is maintained in a distributed manner under the authority and control of the organization who “sponsors” the individual holding the certified identity credential

Structured to emulate the ATM and credit card network model of the banking industry

Individual personal identifying information, such as biometrics, ss#, and other unique personal identifying information is captured once and accessed as required for authentication of ones’ identity

This information is maintained in a federated manner, whereby there is no single database of every individual’s identifying information.

The data is maintained in a distributed manner under the authority and control of the organization who “sponsors” the individual holding the certified identity credential

Structured to emulate the ATM and credit card network model of the banking industry

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Identity Federation between DCCIS & FiXsIdentity Federation between DCCIS & FiXs

Users: Users: Member Member company company employees w/ employees w/ their credentials their credentials or CAC holdersor CAC holders

Users:Users: Member Member company employees w/ company employees w/ their credentials or their credentials or CAC holdersCAC holders

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Meeting Policy ObjectivesMeeting Policy Objectives

Certified Credentials that can be trusted with confidence “FiXs network fully operational for worldwide use in support of

identity authentication purposes & applications” – DMDC July, 16, 2007

“The DoD shall establish & maintain the ECA program to support the issuance of DoD-approved certificates to industry partners & other external entities & organizations.” -- DoDI 8520

“FiXs credentials that include PKI certificates issued from DoD ECA vendors are acceptable for use by DoD web based systems”---ASD/NII July 11, 2008

Short term return on investment (ROI) Existing highly available architectures for identity deployment &

revocation information -- immediate cost avoidance of CAC issuance “outside of the fence”

Certified Credentials that can be trusted with confidence “FiXs network fully operational for worldwide use in support of

identity authentication purposes & applications” – DMDC July, 16, 2007

“The DoD shall establish & maintain the ECA program to support the issuance of DoD-approved certificates to industry partners & other external entities & organizations.” -- DoDI 8520

“FiXs credentials that include PKI certificates issued from DoD ECA vendors are acceptable for use by DoD web based systems”---ASD/NII July 11, 2008

Short term return on investment (ROI) Existing highly available architectures for identity deployment &

revocation information -- immediate cost avoidance of CAC issuance “outside of the fence”

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FiXs Chain of TrustFiXs Chain of Trust

The appropriate and necessary background

verification is performed on both the sponsoring

company and the individual

Sponsoring party (organization) asserts need for credentials and attests to the

identity of the individual to receive credential

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Chain of Trust

Individuals are ÒenrolledÓ and issued credentials

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Credential holder may then use their credential for identity authentication

purposes and have it validated across FiXs Network

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The sponsoring party maintains an obligation to revoke credentials when

necessary

A single credential can be ÒlinkedÓ to multiple entities, precluding the need

for multiple credentials (badges)

The appropriate and necessary background

verification is performed on both the sponsoring

company and the individual

Sponsoring party (organization) asserts need for credentials and attests to the

identity of the individual to receive credential

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Chain of Trust

Individuals are ÒenrolledÓ and issued credentials

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Credential holder may then use their credential for identity authentication

purposes and have it validated across FiXs Network

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The sponsoring party maintains an obligation to revoke credentials when

necessary

A single credential can be ÒlinkedÓ to multiple entities, precluding the need

for multiple credentials (badges)

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Robust revocation processesRobust revocation processes

“A revocation process must exist such that an expired or invalidated credential is swiftly revoked.”

Certified Credentials issuers are required to maintain FiXs enrollment, privacy, administrative control, revocation, and audit information

Maintenance & updating of the revocation information is the joint responsibility of the sponsoring organization & the Certified Credential issuer

Card & Certificate Revocation Lists are issued immediately upon revocation

Certified Credentials issuers are required to maintain FiXs enrollment, privacy, administrative control, revocation, and audit information

Maintenance & updating of the revocation information is the joint responsibility of the sponsoring organization & the Certified Credential issuer

Card & Certificate Revocation Lists are issued immediately upon revocation

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FiXs & Certified Credentials Value Proposition & ROI

FiXs & Certified Credentials Value Proposition & ROI

Inter-operable with DoD systems—can be used by other Federal organizations

Under review to be accepted as PIV Inter-operable per Fed CIO Council guidance

Achieved enterprise-wide capability and best practices Provides Security & Privacy of staff, systems, data and facilities in compliance with latest identity assurance and identity management processes

Comply with FAR contract requirements

Supports HSPD – 12 and NIST PIV

Proven uniform approach is possible and realistic across government and industry

Inter-operable with DoD systems—can be used by other Federal organizations

Under review to be accepted as PIV Inter-operable per Fed CIO Council guidance

Achieved enterprise-wide capability and best practices Provides Security & Privacy of staff, systems, data and facilities in compliance with latest identity assurance and identity management processes

Comply with FAR contract requirements

Supports HSPD – 12 and NIST PIV

Proven uniform approach is possible and realistic across government and industry

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Kantara Initiative

IDDY Award (Identity Deployment of the Year)

Kantara Initiative

IDDY Award (Identity Deployment of the Year)

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Contact InformationContact Information

Dr. Michael Mestrovich, President - FiXs Michael.Mestrovich@fixs.org 703 928 3157

Robert Martin, Corporate Secretary - FiXs Bob.Martin@fixs.org 703 321 6951

Larry Mendenhall, Board Member- FiXs Larry.Mendenhall@AMERICANSYSTEMS.com 703 968 5280

Dr. Michael Mestrovich, President - FiXs Michael.Mestrovich@fixs.org 703 928 3157

Robert Martin, Corporate Secretary - FiXs Bob.Martin@fixs.org 703 321 6951

Larry Mendenhall, Board Member- FiXs Larry.Mendenhall@AMERICANSYSTEMS.com 703 968 5280