Smartcards: a pragmatic approach

• Build on what we have

  • Use existing infrastructure (UMCE)
    • UNIX filesystem; mail, web servers
    • Kerberos
    • NT GINA
  • Use open standards (IETF, ISO)
  • Add secure hardware: smartcard

• Integrate smartcard with infrastructure

• Secrets in a smartcard remain safe even if hardware / software is compromised

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