The CryptoMate is a 2-in-1 USB token, combining seamlessly the security of a cryptographic smart card chip and the convenience of a USB connector. It is always ready to be plugged into the USB port of any workstations, either for logon window or pay online.
CryptoMate standard features: - Host Interface - USB Full Speed - No need for power supply or battery - bus powered
CryptoMate
The CryptoMate (ACOS5-CTM) is a 2-in-1 USB token, combining seamlessly the security of a cryptographic smart card chip and the convenience of a USB connector. It is always ready to be plugged into the USB port of any workstations, either for logon window or pay online. Everything is well prepared for you. You will never get into the trouble of seeking inter-operable smart card and smart card reader!
The CryptoMate is among the securest and lightest cryptographic USB tokens in the world. The built-in ACOS5 chip (32K bytes EEPROM) complies with the most stringent international standards, like ISO 7816 -3,-4-8,-9 and possess the most reliable encrypting capabilities like DES, 3DES, AES, and RSA. Though rich in features, it is merely 10 grams in weight, which is even lighter than a coin. You can pocket and use it conveniently anywhere you like.
Moreover, the CryptoMate is specially designed for PKI-based (Public Key Infrastructure) applications. Obviously, smart card technology combines with public key security system does provide a greater level of protection against hackers than a standalone public key system. All sensitive credentials and private keys are stored inside the smart card but not the vulnerable computer. As they never leave the token, ultimate security is reached.
Middleware If you want to use CryptoMate for applications like PKI with your own certificates, then you need an applicable middleware for the card. For MS-CAPI applications you need a cryptographic service provider (CSP), for all other applications (Mozilla, Netscape) you need a PKCS#11. ACS is offering these two types of middleware.
