December 2009 - SmartcardServices-Users

Warning: ccid-driver removed by cyberJack Driver V3.4
by Chris Hauser 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Hello. Today I've installed the final Driver-Update (3.4) from ReinerSCT for their cyberJack Cardreader Series. <http://support.reiner-sct.de/downloads/cyberJack_Installer_3.4.dmg> The Surprise: All other Cardterminals were dead after Installation. The ReinerSCT-Installer removes the ifd-ccid.bundle of the Mac OS X System without a word. No Note, no warning, nothing. Chris -- This e-mail is digital signed. If your e-mail-application doesn't support the verification of digital signatures, just ignore the signature-file.

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pcscd failing on osx 10.6.2?
by Fabrizio Rizzo 05 Jan '10

05 Jan '10

When I plug in my ActivIdentity smartcard reader, I see the following error in the console: 12/7/09 2:35:45 PM com.apple.securityd[25] /SourceCache/SmartcardCCID/SmartcardCCID-35253/ccid/ccid/src/ccid_usb.c:746:ccid_check_firmware() Firmware (2.02) is bogus! Upgrade the reader firmware or get a new reader. This very likely explains why I my CAC certs are not showing up in the keychain. Can anyone confirm functionality with an ActivIdentity USB 2.0 Smartcard Reader (P/N: ZFG-9800GAE) on Mac OS X 10.6.2? Will this reader work, and if so, what is the correct version of firmware? Thanks, -- -- Fabrizio

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BETA Tokend available: CAC-NG (Leopard Mac OS X 10.5.6+)
by Shawn A. Geddis 02 Dec '09

02 Dec '09

SmartCardServices - "CAC-NG" Tokend The SmartCardServices Project Team is pleased to provide access to the*BETA* for CAC Next Generation (a.k.a. CAC-NG) Tokend support for Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard". Support for Snow Leopard is forth coming, but you can proceed to test with your Mac OS X 10.5.6+ machines with this installation. Background CAC-NG Smart Cards The following is an excerpt taken directly from the "DoD Implementation Guide for CAC Next Generation (NG), v2.5, November 2006". The DoD CAC Environment The PIV transitional, as defined in SP 800-73, is added to the existing CAC v2 card as an additional data model in conjunction with other evolutions such as the purse and access control. This CAC with PIV is called the CAC Next Generation (NG). The CAC NG is the first and most significant step towards the PIV end point solution. The PIV solution is implemented on the DoD CAC NG, but is largely separate and distinct from the DoD multi-application CAC. It will evolve at its own pace but in the same environment. The purpose and function of the CAC NG is much broader than the focused interoperability function of the PIV. In 1999, Congress directed the Secretary of Defense to implement smart card technology within the DoD with the objective of increasing efficiency, security, and readiness. The result has been the creation of the CAC. The baseline functionality of the CAC is to (1) provide for logical access to computer systems, (2) provide personnel identification, (3) enable physical access to buildings, and (4) PKI for signing, encryption, and non-repudiation. The CAC is the standard identification card for active duty military personnel, Selected Reservists, DoD civilian employees, and eligible contractor personnel. The CAC NG is a multi-application smart card. It serves as a token for PK identity, email, and encryption certificates. Additionally, it contains a linear barcode, two-dimensional barcode, magnetic stripe, color digital photograph, and printed text. Installer http://smartcardservices.macosforge.org/trac/wiki/installers Installation Smart Card Tokend Installation CAC-NG /System/Library/Security/tokend/CACNG.tokend __________________________________________________ Shawn Geddis geddis(a)mac.com Security Consulting Engineer MacOSForge Project Lead: Smart Card Services Web: http://smartcardservices.macosforge.org/ Lists: http://lists.macosforge.org/mailman/listinfo __________________________________________________

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