OMNICheck Plus Software From Codebench Is First FIPS 201-Approved Card Authentication Key System for Mobile Platforms

  • Nov 10, 2010
Codebench, Inc., a provider of TWIC / HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced recently that its OMNICheck Plus software was approved as a Card Authentication Key System for mobile devices by the GSA FIPS 201 Evaluation Program.

OMNICheck is a mobile validation software application that verifies PIV, TWIC, FRAC, CAC, and DESFire credentials over the reader's contact or contactless interface. By integrating with a physical access control database, the software provides security managers with a low-cost mobile reader that controls access to Controlled, Limited, and Exclusion areas as defined by NIST Special Publication 800-116. Once a card is validated and the cardholder is identified, the software emulates a physical access control card reader, so that the access control system can decide whether to permit access through a gate or door.

The products are available on several mobile biometric terminals, including the Cross Match BE.U Mobile, DAP CE3240B, Edgeline CN3/CN4 PIV, MaxID iDL500, Psion Teklogix (Sagem) MC200, and Motorola MC75 (Sagem).

“This is effectively PKI at the door, but without the cabling." says Bob Fontana, president and chief technology officer at Codebench. "Until the access control industry can produce low-cost, high assurance readers that work reliably and securely, OMNICheck Plus is a tool that managers can use to meet their short-term or temporary validation requirements."

The software is integrated with 18 manufacturers’ physical access control systems and is currently deployed by government and commercial users at approximately 40 locations around the country. It is well-known for its use as the leading mobile TWIC reader solution.

Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A certified Women’s Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., the company serves the government, Fortune 500 and academic markets.

Featured

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

Most   Popular

New Products

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.