Shawn Geddis, PKI, and Smart Cards
Prove identity, receive authorization on client machine and network, made as simple as sticking a card in a reader.
OS X integrates the features required to handle smart cards directly into the operating system. Usage and responsibility are simplified, as no third party programming is required to begin using smart cards.
Also by clever use of existing Keychain technology, little or no pre-configuration is required for users to enjoy the benefits. The IT burden to begin using smart card services is minimal.
OS X supports leading smart card technologies:
- US Federal Government
- CAC, Common Access Code
- PIV, Personal Identity Verification
- BelPic, Belgian National ID
- JPKI Japanese Public Key Infrastructure
Also included are Token D components to support applet delivery from the card, on demand establishment of communications from cards to readers, and validation prioritization.
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