Credentialed Access for Federal Staff and Contractors
Seamless, secure login to sensitive systems using CAC and PIV-I smart cards — no passwords, no delays.
Unique Needs & Overview
U.S. federal employees, affiliated agencies, and contractors are issued Common Access Cards (CAC) or Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I) smart cards for secure authentication to government systems. These cards contain encrypted credentials and certificates used to verify identity, enforce access control, and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity mandates.
Credenti fully supports CAC and PIV-I authentication workflows for logging into shared or assigned Windows — even in offline or disconnected environments.
Industry Challenges
- Eliminates password reuse and human error by enforcing strong.
- Delivers phishing-resistant authentication that aligns with modern zero-trust initiatives and security mandates.
- Complies with federal standards and mandates such as FIPS 201, NIST SP 800-53, and related frameworks.
- Supports zero trust and identity-first security models that require device-level and user-level validation.
- Individual accountability and auditability on workstations across agencies.
How Credenti Solved This
- Instant badge-tap login with CAC/PIV-I cards
- Offline login support for air-gapped or disconnected systems
- Access to both local workstations and web applications using certificate-based authentication
- Strong fallback options for users who lose or forget their CAC/PIV-I card — including WebAuthN Passkey, or FIPS compliant Security keys
- Comprehensive audit logging for every authentication event
- Flexible deployment — SaaS, on-prem, or hybrid models
How It Works
Approach
Worker approaches a locked workstation or shared terminal.
Authenticate
Present the CAC or PIV-I badge to the connected smart card reader for secure identity verification
Enter PIN
Enter a short PIN for identity confirmation.
Access Granted
Login completes without username or password — secure and instant.
Key Capabilities for Federal Government
Cross-Environment Compatibility
Supports domain-joined, hybrid-joined, Entra-joined, and standalone machines — ensuring flexible, secure authentication in any IT environment.
Shared & VDI Access
Enables seamless authentication for shared workstations, VDI terminals, and physical desktops — maintaining user accountability and compliance.
Ensuring Trusted Identity with CAC/PIV
Performs comprehensive certificate validation including parsing, expiration, and revocation checks. Only validated, non-expired, non-revoked certificates are granted access, with every step logged for audit traceability.
Login to Identity Providers and Web Apps
CAC and PIV-I cards can be used to authenticate into identity platforms or web applications that support certificate-based authentication — providing unified and secure access across systems.
Standards-Based Security Compliance
CAC and PIV-I cards adhere to FIPS 201-3 requirements and align with the technical specifications outlined in NIST SP 800-73, 800-78, and 800-157 — ensuring interoperability and trusted federal-grade assurance.
Modernize Federal Access with Credenti
Streamline secure login with CAC/PIV-I cards. Improve security posture without compromising user experience.
