Codebench integrates PIVCheck software with DAP Technologies’ CE3240B Guard System Rugged Handheld Computer

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. and TEMPE, Ariz. (March 30, 2010) — Codebench, Inc., the leading provider of HSPD-12 / FIPS-201 authentication software, announced today that it has formed a technology partnership with rugged-computer manufacturer DAP Technologies to offer a mobile solution for the validation and registration of FIPS 201, PIV II compliant credentials. Codebench’s PIVCheck software suite — an end-to-end card validation, authentication, and registration solution for HSPD-12 compliance — is now integrated with DAP’s CE3240B Guard System handheld computer. The Guard System computer features a rugged, modular design that can be configured with readers for magnetic stripe cards, contact and contactless smart cards, and HID Proximity cards to accommodate a number of credential formats including TWIC, PIV and CAC. It also can include a fingerprint biometric reader. The integration of PIVCheck on DAP’s CE3240B Guard System allows security personnel to more easily validate and register credentials from cardholders in nearly any location within a facility, which is essential for creating temporary physical access control portals or conducting spot checks on credentials. Once DAP’s Guard System handheld computer has scanned the credential, the information can be validated and then uploaded to a facility’s physical security access control system by the PIVCheck software. “Codebench’s PIVCheck software is designed to perform high-level identity authentication assurance of all U.S. government-issued smart cards,” said Len Schalkwyk, vice president of worldwide sales for DAP Technologies. “When used in conjunction with the Guard System handheld computer’s multi-modal verification technologies, these mobile applications provide a total solution system for all HSPD-12 identity requirements. Additionally, users — including federally controlled government facilities, ports and harbors — can validate cardholder credentials in real-time, as required by FIPS 201.” “The DAP Guard System handheld is a flexible and versatile option for many types of customers because of its capacity to handle different types of credentials, all in one unit,” said Geri B. Castaldo, CEO of Codebench. “Because of the link to legacy access control systems provided by PIVCheck, registration of potentially thousands of employees, contractors and related personnel can happen anywhere, instead of bringing everyone to a central location.” The PIVCheck software suite provides a seamless transition to HSPD-12 or FIPS-201 compliance by leveraging a facility’s physical access control system for card validation, authentication and registration. The software uses strong, three-factor identification to determine the cardholder’s unique identifying data and biometric information, and verifies the validity of the card by checking with the appropriate X.509 certification authority or other entity, such as the TSA hot list. About Codebench Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench’s PIVCheck software suite was named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women’s Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the government, Fortune 500 and academic markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218. About DAP Technologies DAP Technologies, based in Tempe, Ariz.; Quebec City; and Abingdon, U.K. designs and manufactures rugged handheld and mobile computers for demanding industries and harsh environments. DAP’s computers improve data collection, processing and transmission in a variety of industries, including utilities, field service, emergency services, public safety, transportation and logistics. DAP is an affiliate of Tempe, Ariz.-based RMT, Inc. For more information, visit www.daptech.com.