What does HSPD-12 stand for?

What does HSPD-12 stand for?

• A. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12
• B. High Security Protocol Directive 12
• C. Hazardous Security Protocol Directive 12
• D. Homeland Safety Policy Directive 12

Answer: (A)

HSPD-12 stands for Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12. This is the federal policy issued by the President in 2004 to establish a secure and reliable form of identification for all federal employees and contractors, enabling access to federally controlled facilities and information systems. It led to the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card standardized under FIPS 201. The other phrasings replace key terms (Presidential, Safety, High, Hazardous, Policy) and do not reflect the official title of the directive.

HSPD-12 stands for Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12. This is the federal policy issued by the President in 2004 to establish a secure and reliable form of identification for all federal employees and contractors, enabling access to federally controlled facilities and information systems. It led to the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card standardized under FIPS 201. The other phrasings replace key terms (Presidential, Safety, High, Hazardous, Policy) and do not reflect the official title of the directive.