Why PIV Matters
Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials are the foundation of secure access for federal agencies and high‑trust enterprises. However, traditional PIV programs are often complex, manual, and difficult to scale.
Unifyia simplifies the entire PIV journey – from enrollment to credential lifecycle management—while maintaining strict compliance with federal identity standards.
Who Should Use This
Federal agencies & Public sector teams
Government
contractors
Security/IT
leadership
Identity
operations teams
Zero
Trust initiatives
PIV Workflow
Sponsorship and Authorization
The enrollment process begins with obtaining authorization from an approved sponsor or supervisor. This step is crucial for initiating the PIV enrollment process and ensuring that only eligible individuals proceed.
In-Person Identity Verification
Applicants must appear at an authorized enrollment center for identity verification. During this step, an official verifies the applicant’s identity against government-issued IDs and supporting documents to ensure authenticity.
Document Authentication
Enrollment officials authenticate the provided documents through various methods, including visual inspection and electronic validation tools, ensuring the legitimacy of the applicant’s credentials.
Biometric Data Capture
The Unifyia platform allows capturing biometric data, such as fingerprints, iris, and facial images, to establish a unique and verifiable identity. This biometric information is securely stored and linked to the applicant’s identity record, ensuring long-term security and accuracy.
Applicant Information Entry
Once identity verification and biometric capture are complete, the applicant’s verified personal information and biometric data are entered into the PIV enrollment system.
Background Check
A background check may be conducted to ensure that the applicant meets the necessary security standards. This check can include criminal history, employment verification, and other relevant criteria.Â
Applicant Review and Consent
The final step in the enrollment process involves the applicant reviewing their collected information and providing consent for PIV issuance. This step ensures the applicant is aware of their responsibilities and agrees to the terms of use.
PIV Credential Issuance
Identity Issuance
The Unifyia Platform streamlines the issuance of PIV credentials, using group and device-specific workflows to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Credentials are issued based on the successful completion of the enrollment process and compliance with FIPS 201-3 standards.
Supported Authenticators
Unifyia supports a broad range of modern and legacy authenticators, allowing organizations to align authentication methods with their operational and security needs, including:
- PIV smart cards
- FIDO2.1 smart cards and hardware security keys
- Mobile app-based authenticators via the Unifyia ID Wallet
This flexibility enables a smooth transition to modern authentication without disrupting existing infrastructure.
PIV Derived Credentials
The platform leverages the status of existing PIV credentials to issue Derived PIV (DPIV) or Derived FIDO (DFIDO) credentials, enabling seamless integration for trusted partners and additional use cases.
Key Benefits
Stronger Security
- High-assurance identity proofing
- Hardware-backed authentication
Operational Efficiency
- Automated workflows
- Centralized credential control
Scalable & Future-Ready
- Support hybrid/remote work
- Zero Trust readiness
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