Critical Infrastructure Overview

Critical Infrastructure Protection is a nationwide program, with government operating in partnership with private industry. As set forth in the 2006 National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), critical infrastructure includes the assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, public health or safety, or any combination thereof. Key resources are publicly or privately controlled resources essential to the minimal operations of the economy and government.

The nation's critical infrastructure has been conducting background checks on employees and contractors for quite some time. These federally mandated employee screenings include the submission of fingerprint data to regulatory agencies. Once received, the biometric information is analyzed against national databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Cross Match's livescan systems enable rapid background checks through the electronic submission of digital fingerprints. Results are obtained in a matter of days, versus four to six weeks using manual processes. Additionally, fingerprint quality is enhanced and rejection rates are lowered using the biometric identity verification systems.

Testimonials

"The Cross Match solution will play a central role in our continuing efforts to meet the strict and urgent Federal requirements for conducting background checks on those working at our nuclear power facilities. Cross Match's products are particularly suited to our needs with their ease of operation, portability and durability. In addition, Cross Match's professionalism and support have made the entire process, from acquisition to implementation, a smooth and effortless experience."

Exelon
Susan Techua, Access Authorization/Fitness for Duty Program Manager

Critical Infrastructure Products & Applications

Guardian®	Applications
	Employee background checks Guardian addresses customers' needs for a compact, ten-print biometric identity management solution. The rapid capture device is a dual use criminal and applicant, livescan and fingerprint enrollment system.
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Vistrak®	Applications
	Visitor management Visitor Management System utilizing the latest livescan fingerprint technology, a digital camera, badge printer and secure software to accurately track visitors to your facility or event.
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Select Nuclear Power Customers

• Exelon Nuclear
• Alabama Power Company
• Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
• First Energy Corporation
• Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station
• STP Nuclear Operating Company
• Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Company