What will be the difference between the current VA badge and new PIV card?
• The PIV card topology will be compliant with FIPS 201 standards and recognizable across all Federal agencies. Certain required elements will appear on the front and back of all PIV cards, regardless of the Federal agency that issues the PIV cards. • The card stock used to produce PIV cards must be listed on the FIPS 201 Approved Products List (APL). • The card will have “smart” features that include Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) digital certificates and biometrics. • The card has the capability to enable access to computers via SmartCard logon.
