Smart Cards and PC Cards

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Abstract:

This document introduces both smart cards and PC cards and covers some of their relevant applications to information security. This includes their use in access control, as portable secure storage for cryptographic keys and for computing cryptographic functions. The aim of this document is to highlight the differences between the two card formats smart card and PC card and to indicate their respective advantages and disadvantages. The intention is to assist organisations, implementing solutions utilising either format, to select the best option.

Author(s):
Henderson, Marie
Author Organization(s):
ELECTRONICS RESEARCH LAB SALISBURY (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0035

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DSTO-TR-0774, DODA-AR-010-836
Monitor Series:
AR-010-836, X5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services
Modernization Areas:
Cyber; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*CRYPTOGRAPHY, *DATA PROCESSING SECURITY, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT, MEMORY DEVICES, AUSTRALIA, DECODERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems Management and Standards, Computer Hardware
Keyword(s):
FOREIGN REPORTS, MAGNETIC CARDS, ENCRYPTION, ACCESS CONTROL
Report Date:
1999 Feb 01
Creation Date:
1999 Jun 23