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Chapter 10. Smart Card Technology

Smart cards?credit card-sized cards with embedded electronic circuitry?are becoming the preferred way for users to identify themselves. Smart cards are rapidly becoming less expensive and easier to use, and Windows Server 2003's built-in support for smart cards makes them instantly compatible. In this chapter, I'll introduce you to smart cards, explain their advantages and disadvantages, and discuss how Windows Server 2003 interfaces with them.



    		Securing Windows Server 2003
    		Preface
    		Chapter 1. Introduction to Windows Server 2003 Security
    		Chapter 2. Basics of Computer Security
    		Chapter 3. Physical Security
    		Chapter 4. File System Security
    		Chapter 5. Group Policy and Security Templates
    		Chapter 6. Running Secure Code
    		Chapter 7. Authentication
    		Chapter 8. IP Security
    		Chapter 9. Certificates and Public Key Infrastructure
    		Chapter 10. Smart Card Technology
    		10.1 What Are Smart Cards?
    		10.2 Using Smart Cards
    		10.3 Summary
    		Chapter 11. DHCP and DNS Security
    		Chapter 12. Internet Information Services Security
    		Chapter 13. Active Directory Security
    		Chapter 14. Remote Access Security
    		Chapter 15. Auditing and Ongoing Security
    		Appendix A. Sending Secure Email
    		Colophon