Innovative Gallagher Technology Addresses FIPS Regulations

April 20, 2012 - PRLog -- Innovative technology will  be a key driver of Gallagher’s business growth in the United States.
Renowned for their innovation in security solutions and animal management, Gallagher, a New Zealand based privately owned company, began operating in the USA in the early seventies with the introduction of the world’s first high powered electric fence to the agricultural sector.   Sales of the perimeter security electric fence followed in 1990 and the access management platform was introduced fifteen years later.  Although Animal Management sales currently provide the largest return on investment, security is the fastest growing business unit.
Newly appointed Vice President of Sales - Access, Scott Bryan, says as the security sector prepares for the introduction of federal information protocol standards (FIPS201), Gallagher is ready to support the new regulations.
“Gallagher is extending a record of innovation by developing a FIPS 201 and Personal Identity Verification Interoperability solution.  We’re bringing the first FIPS 201 cryptographic authentication solution to market with Microsoft Windows® embedded operating system, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and credential validation.”
Mr Bryan says Gallagher’s best practice in system design and architecture provided a strong base to build its FIPS 201 and PIV‐I solution.   “Gallagher servers and controllers have long incorporated digital certificates and infrastructure to perform device authentication, network access control and digital rights management.  We’re now focussing on leveraging this same embedded system capability to deliver a solution which addresses and moves beyond the current federal requirements.”
“We expect the commercial, industrial and educational markets to play a major role in exponential growth in credential management and integrated physical security management system solutions. “
For Gallagher’s security division, the investment in R&D, alongside a strategic partnership with Anixter, will play a key role in market growth.