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Identity Ecosystem Project Begins Shift from Theory to Solutions

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded pilot projects to five organizations and companies to help transition a fledgling trusted identity solutions project for online transactions from the concept stage into the realm of practical solutions for everyday use. NIST, through its National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC), awarded more than $9 million in grants for the pilot projects that are aimed at increasing confidence in online transactions. Each of the awardees has numerous teammates…

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