Alliance Activities : Publications : Network Security |
||
Publications – Network Security
Logical Access Security: The Role of Smart Cards in Strong Authentication
This report describes the trends in implementing secure logical access. Written for decision makers in enterprises and government agencies, the report discusses current issues with logical access, reviews alternative approaches for authentication and presents key considerations that organizations should take into account when implementing stronger authentication for logical access. The benefits of using smart cards for logical access are presented, along with key business case factors that should be considered when deciding to invest in new technology for strong authentication. The report also describes the support provided for smart cards by the Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. Download report. View full executive summary.Remote Administration Software Attacks on Systems Using Public Key Security with and without Smart Cards
Public key technology is increasingly used to protect against a wide range of potential security attacks on data and data transmissions. Remote administration tools are becoming increasingly popular for centralized administration and troubleshooting, but they carry a considerable potential for bypassing security systems. This white paper investigates the impact that smart cards can have on preventing remote administration software attacks. Download white paper. View full executive summary.Using FIPS 201 and the PIV Card for the Corporate Enterprise
The Smart Card Alliance Identity Council and Physical Access Council developed this white paper to provide an overview of FIPS 201 for corporate enterprise executives and to describe the benefits of using FIPS 201 as the foundation for enterprise identity management programs. Download white paper. View full executive summary.Using Smart Cards for Secure Physical Access
This report provides a primer for understanding physical access control systems that use a smart ID card for personal identification. Designed as an educational overview for decision makers and security planners, the report describes physical access system architecture and components, provides guidance on key implementation considerations, describes smart card technologies used for physical and logical access, discusses migration considerations in moving from legacy physical access systems to smart card-based systems and showcases other applications that can be combined with a smart card-based secure physical access system. Download report. View full executive summary.
