The ________ is a standard issued in August 2007 to enforce the standardization of security identification credentials for government employees and contractors.

A. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
B. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD 12)
C. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
D. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)