By Defense Systems Staff Apr 06, 2021 Now that the pandemic has raised concerns about the spread of disease through contact with physical objects, the Army is looking to limit threats at the Pentagon, military bases and secured special facilities by reducing the use of common access cards (CAC) and other DOD-issued identification cards. Current identity management solutions require a physical card, which is subject to compromise and whose physical handling may spread disease. The Pandemic Entry and Automated Control Environment (PEACE) aims to use the biometric and password metadata already collected and stored on CAC cards and related databases to facilitate not only seamless security for entering military facilities, but also internal control over personnel distribution and activities, according to a March 31 broad agency announcement. PEACE would provide real-time validation of personnel at entry points as well as within the installation and various facilities.