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RAPIDGate receives DOD certification

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Biometric access control system RAPIDGate from biometrics developer Eid Passport has received certification from the Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process for the Marine Corps Enterprise Network, the standard certification that is required of information systems for use by the Department of Defense (DOD) and its military operations. Eid designed RAPIDGate as an enterprise access control solution for military and government facilities.

The RAPIDGate’s capabilities include biometric identity authentication with background screening, credentialing, entry authorization verification and personnel, vendor, contractor, service provider and visitor reporting. [end] 

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