Smart cards are a compelling alternative to the weak link of authentication systems: passwords. The industry is hungry for password-replacement technologies. Via an embedded cryptographic processor, smart cards provide a very secure and easy-to-use authentication mechanism. However, smart card deployments introduce their own challenges. The industry needs better products for deployment and management of complex authentication technologies. Microsoft has recognized the pivotal role of smart cards in its platform security strategy. Developers need to understand how smart card-aware applications work and what facilities the Windows operating system exposes to make life easier.
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