Abstract

The Advanced Smartcard Access Control System (ASACS) was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in conjunction with Datakey and Trusted Info on Systems. The system includes as ard with public key capabilities and a portable reader/writer with computational capabilities, including· a microprocessor, pro ble memory, a keypad, and an LCD display. Through the use of a layered interface. ASACS was integrated into several demonstration pro and into the TIS Privacy Enhanced Mail (TIS/PEM) system. This paper provides a brief overview of the ASACS.

Date

1993

Authors

Jim Dray, David Balenson

Source

Proceedings of the PSRG Workshop on Network and Distributed System Security

Pages

125-133