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OpenFIPS201 License

This project has been commissioned and funded by the Australian Department of Defence, to provide an open source implementation of the on-card application for the NIST Personal Identity Verification (PIV) standard specified by FIPS PUB 201-2 and SP800-73-4.

To learn more about PIV and this project, head on over to the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Getting Started

  1. Firstly, make sure your target smart card platform meets the Hardware Requirements

  2. Next, grab yourself a hot cap of OpenFIPS201:

  3. Install OpenFIPS201 using your favourite applet loader. Want options?

  4. Build the PIV filesystem and Key table (Pre Personalisation)

  5. Inject any initial Key or PIN values (Administrative Personalisation)

  6. Finally, personalise and use OpenFIPS201 using your favourite PIV Middleware / Application. Want options?

Questions

If you would like to get in touch, contact us at piv@makina.com.au. In particular, if you're planning on using OpenFIPS201 in your card scheme, please drop us a quick email so we can see how it's being used!

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