RE: Single Sign-on authentication using Smart Cards

From: bill (bill_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/23/05 

Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 11:33:02 -0800

Also, just to add to what I wrote up top, I am currently using Smart Cards,
however only for signing and encrypting email and viewer secured sites, not
to log into a Windows domain. Thanks again.

"bill" wrote:

> Hello security group,
>
> As a requirement for work, I've been doing research for work regarding
> Single sign-on Windows authentication using a Smart card. I know that Windows
> 2000/2003 servers have good integration with Smart Cards, however I'm
> wondering what the requirements are for implementing single sign-on site
> wide. Ideally I would like something that integrates with AD, but I know that
> is not necessarily a requirement. I've been tasked wtih doing a demo on a
> single workstation, is this possible? What software/hardware would I need to
> do this?
>
> Just to clarify what I mean by single sign-on, I'm thinking something that
> can allow a user to simply put in a Smart Card, enter their PIN, and have
> access to the system, including their email profile.
>
> Thank you all in advance.