ActivClient for Linux

The ideal solution for multifactor, multi-application security on Linux

ActivClient® is the latest smart card middleware from ActivIdentity that allows enterprise and government customers to easily use smart cards for a wide variety of desktop, network security and productivity applications. ActivClient for Linux enables usage of smart cards to secure desktop applications, network login, remote access, web login, e-mail and electronic transactions.

Key features

Trusted identity and security services

Consolidates multiple credentials and applications on a single, secure device.
Enables strong authentication, nonrepudiation, digital signatures, encryption and other services.
Supports the latest security algorithms and standards.

Field-proven in demanding environments

Next generation of ActivCard® Gold™, the world’s leading smart card-based strong authentication software.
ActivIdentity client software adopted by leading organizations and governments around the world.

Maximum interoperability

Supports standard government-issued smart cards such as CAC.
Supports RHEL 3 and 4 as well as Suse 9.3 and 10.
Widest range of supported applications and PKI services for easy integration, even in complex IT environments.
Supports a wide range of smart cards and readers.
Standards-based architecture enables extensions and custom integrations.

Easy to deploy, use and maintain

Supports repackaging for easy distribution of custom configurations.
ActivClient for Linux can be used jointly with ActivClient for Windows as a standalone end-user client.
Optional deployment with ActivID™ Card Management System (CMS) for secure issuance and lifecycle management of devices and credentials.
Strong security with an ATM-like user experience.

Benefits

Proven desktop security

Secures access to workstations and networks with smart cards to prevent unauthorized access.

Secure and portable PKI

Allows digital certificates to be stored on secure devices improving the security and usability of digital signing and encryption applications including electronic forms and email.

Strong authentication

Enables the use of smart cards to provide two-factor authentication for VPN, Web, Thin Client and Remote Applications for trusted access control and business transactions.

Smart Employee ID

ActivClient is the workstation component of the ActivIdentity Smart Employee ID solution combining photo ID, physical access and IT security in a single smart card.

Technical Specifications

Security services

Smart Card Login — credentials stored on card: digital certificates, static passwords, one time passwords
One Time Password generation from Card Explorer console
Screen lock at card removal, smart card-protected screen saver
Support for secure web access with Mozilla®/Firefox®
Support for email signing/decrypting with Mozilla/Firefox and Thunderbird™
Support for document signing/ decrypting with OpenOffice.org

Management services

Card Explorer for cardholders to add, delete, verify, and update credentials
Digital certificates viewer Storage of static passwords for login services
Change PIN
Unlock card
Remote and centralized post-issuance card updates via the ActivIdentity Card Management System (self-service web-based interface)
U.S. DoD Common Access Card Demographic Data Viewer

Deployment services

Software customizable to companies’ specific needs and security policies
RPM Installer, customizable to distribute pre-select software configuration

Standards compliance

Smart Cards: ISO 7816-1, -2, -3, -4
Smart Card Operating System: Java Card
Smart Card Readers: PC/SC
Public key mechanisms: 1024-bit & 2048 RSA, X509 certificates
Public key cryptography (PKI): PKCS#11; SSL; S/MIME
U.S. Government Smart Card Interoperability Specifications GSC-IS U.S.
General Services Administration GSA) Basic Services Interface (BSI)
Card Management: Global Platform

Compatibility

ActivID™ Card Management System (CMS)
ActivClient (Windows versions)
FIPS certified ActivIdentity applets on a wide range of smart cards
U.S. DoD Common Access Card

System requirements

Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 3 (AS, ES, WS and Desktop)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (AS, ES, WS and Desktop)
SUSE® 9.3
SUSE 10
Desktop Environments: GNOME Desktop Environment (GDE), K Desktop Environment (KDE), 64 MB of RAM, 150 MB of free disk space

Next Steps

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