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fips 201 - gsa approval
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Kena Kai's DataSafeŽ Wallets are the FIRST, and currently the only RFID blocking wallets approved
as "Electromagnetically Opaque Sleeves" for contactless Smart Cards approved by the Government
Services Administration (GSA). This exclusive designation makes these RFID blocking wallets the
best protection against identity theft and tracking. The DataSafe wallets are marketed to the
Government by our distribution partner Secure Network Systems. For more information on government
approved products in relation to HPSD-12, FIPS 201 and the list for FIPS 201 Approved Products,
click here.
The DataSafe technology built into these RFID shielding wallets has been tested and approved to
meet the security protocols set forth by this Presidential directive. Again, these are the only
wallets that have been approved to meet this standard. This approval assures the highest level of
protection against identity theft and unauthorized access to information contained on today's new
contactless credit cards, ePassports, and electronic IDs.
The following information on the FIPS 201 program and the purpose of the RFID shielding - or
RFID blocking - wallets is taken directly from the Government's "FIPS 201 Evaluation Program -
Electromagnetically Opaque Sleeve Approval Procedure, Version 3.0.0, September 08, 2006":
1.1 Category Description
The Electromagnetically Opaque Sleeve is a hardware component that, when used, protects information
stored on the card against skimming attacks across the contactless interface. It does so by
shielding the contactless interface and blocking communication to the card across it. The
Electromagnetically Opaque Sleeve is intended to be issued to each cardholder at the time of
PIV (Personal Identity Verification) issuance.
1.2 Overview
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) - "Policy for a Common Identification
Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors" directed the promulgation of a new Federal
standard for a secure and reliable form of identification issued by all Federal Agencies to
their employees and contractors. The goal of HSPD-12 is to increase security and Government
efficiency, reduce identity fraud and terrorist exploitations and protect the privacy of the
individual.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated GSA as the Executive Agent for
government-wide acquisitions for the implementation of HSPD-12. Additionally, OMB has
directed Federal agencies to purchase only products and services that are compliant with the
Federal policy, standards and supporting technical specifications.
In addition to derived test requirements developed to test conformance to the NIST standard,
GSA has established interoperability and performance metrics to further determine product
suitability. Suppliers whose products and services are deemed to be conformant with NIST
standards and the GSA interoperability and performance criteria will be eligible to sell
their products and services to the Federal Government.
Identity theft and loss of personal privacy is an ever increasing concern among our society.
The DataSafe wallets were specifically designed to protect against these threats. All of these
wallets offer the best in material, craftsmanship, and technology. If you are looking for a
wallet, why not purchase one that has been tested and approved. As with all of Kena Kai's
products, we offer a complete satisfaction guarantee to you our customer. If at any time you
are not satisfied, we will make it right.
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