Government Identity and Authentication Needs, Innovations and Access Initiatives the Focus at Securing Federal Identity 2019 Conference


PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., April 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How can digital identity enable government to securely serve agencies, employees and citizens? What identity risks are top-of-mind for federal executives? What role do new digital credentials such as mobile driver’s licenses play in secure access? Hear the latest developments and innovations around these topics and more at the Secure Technology Alliance’s Securing Federal Identity 2019 conference this June.

This two-day event will be held June 4-5, 2019 at Hilton Crystal City in Arlington, VA. To register, visit www.securingfederalidentity.com. Registration discounts are available until May 19, 2019. The Secure Technology Alliance is also hosting an add-on mobile identity workshop following the conference on June 5.

The event’s keynotes, roundtables, and panels will cover the most important topics impacting federal identity initiatives today, including

  • Federal PIV credentials usage for two-factor authentication
  • PIV-enabled E-PACS expansion for access security
  • Mobile credentials
  • Mobile and cloud identity systems and authentication
  • Evolving standards for cybersecurity frameworks and mobile services
  • GSA FICAM roadmap and testing programs
  • State mobile driver’s license initiatives
  • Cyber threats and mitigation programs

“This is the only event that brings together thought leaders and executives across the government, security and technology industries to discuss pressing issues, emerging technologies and standards impacting identity and authentication in government,” said Randy Vanderhoof, executive director of the Secure Technology Alliance. “Attendees can learn about the latest technology solutions from top security vendors in this market and can take advantage of networking opportunities that are second to none in the identity, credentialing and authentication industry.”

The Securing Federal Identity 2019 conference is open to all individuals and organizations who are interested in learning about the role of secure identity and authentication in government programs. Secure Technology Alliance member organizations and federal government employees may be eligible for complimentary or discounted registration pricing. For sponsorship and exhibition information, visit http://www.securingfederalidentity.com/ or contact Bryan Ichikawa at bichikawa@securetechalliance.org.

For continuing updates on Securing Federal Identity 2019, visit www.securingfederalidentity.com, follow @SecureTechOrg on Twitter and use #FedID2019 to participate in the conversation.

About the Secure Technology Alliance
The Secure Technology Alliance is the digital security industry’s premier association. The Alliance brings together leading providers and adopters of end-to-end security solutions designed to protect privacy and digital assets in payments, mobile, identity and access, healthcare, transportation and the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) markets.

The Alliance’s mission is to stimulate understanding, adoption and widespread application of connected digital solutions based on secure chip and other technologies and systems needed to protect data, enable secure authentication and facilitate commerce.

The Alliance is driven by its U.S.-focused member companies. They collaborate by sharing expertise and industry best practices through industry and technology councils, focused events, educational resources, industry outreach, advocacy, training and certification programs. Through participation in the breadth of Alliance activities, members strengthen personal and organizational networks and take away the insights to build the business strategies needed to commercialize secure products and services in this dynamic environment.

For more information, please visit www.securetechalliance.org.

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