Issue
What are the FIPS-PIV reader outputs supported by Continuum?
Environment
CyberStation
CX9680
ACX5720
ACX5740
Cause
Questions on configuring a FIPS-PIV reader to work with Continuum.
Resolution
Continuum FIPS-PIV enabled controllers (9680, 5720 and 5740) require a minimum 75 bit Wiegand output from a FIPS-PIV readers.
Typically card readers can be configured to select the FIPS PIV output format sent by the reader.
The following output formats are supported:
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Built-in Formats:
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Wiegand 75-bit
- Agency + System + Credential + Expiration Date
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Wiegand 200-bit
- 200-bit FASC-N (No Expiration Date)
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Wiegand 75-bit
All other formats are considered FIPS-PIV Custom Card format and must be specified by the user via the FIPS-PIV Custom Format System variable.
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Custom Format Examples:
- 200-bit FASC-N with embedded expiration date
- 245-bit FASC-N with appended expiration date
- Custom Medium-Assurance Format Examples:
- 200-bit FASC-N with embedded HMAC
- 107-bit: 75-bit PIV + 32-bit HMAC
- 32-bit HMAC + 200-bit FASC-N