Trusted PACS™ Integrator Certification Program

As civilian and defense agencies move quickly to adopt PKI-based integrated physical access control systems [PACS], there is a critical need for integrators and consultants to demonstrate expertise in designing and overseeing the implementation of these environments.

To capitalize on this opportunity, leading integrators are investing heavily in the development of services and solutions that can help their customers create state-of-the-art Federated Trusted PACS. However, while not onerous for the end-user, PKI is complicated to implement in relying party applications like PACS. To overcome the challenges related to delivering these services, CertiPath has designed a certification program for integrators that provides expert instruction, both academic and hands-on.

CertiPath’s Trusted PACS™ Integrator Certification Program is part of its Trusted PACS™ suite of services, designed to help end-users, integrators and PACS vendors achieve the highest level of assurance in PKI-based PACS.

Participants who successfully complete the requirements of the certification program are listed in CertiPath’s Certified Integrators directory, and can promote their credentials. A mix of classroom and real-world training gives participants the knowledge and skills to work with customers on requirements, implementation roadmaps and deployment of high-assurance PACS environments.

 

Day 1 – Classroom Session
1)       Introduction               a. Background               b. Traditional PACS vs. Trusted PACS               c. Who uses High Assurance credentials? 2)       PKI Overview               a. Cryptography               b. PKI 101               c. Trust paths               d. Certificate validation 3)       Biometrics               a. Different types               b. How they work               c. Biometrics in PIV/PIV-I 4)       High Assurance Credentials               a. Differences from traditional PACS badges               b. PIV data model               c. Credential types               d. Card-holder populations 5)       Trusted PACS               a. System criteria               b. Sample solutions				Did You Know? Certified Smart Card Industry Professionals qualify for a significant discount off the cost of course admission!  If you qualify, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details.  For more information on becoming a CSCIP, visit the Smart Card Alliance CSCIP page here.

Day 2 – Hands-on Training & Exam

After a review of topics from day one, students will learn about PKI-specific configuration for select Trusted PACS solutions that have been added to the CertiPath Approved Products List. Students will then be able to apply the knowledge gained from both days to configure the PACS. Following a review & study session, an exam will be given covering information learned in the course.

 

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