Apple Mac OS X v10.4 - Manual (Page 5)

Chapter 1 About Using Smart Cards with Mac OS X 5
Updating Your Computer’s System Software
Make sure you are using Mac OS X Tiger or later to take advantage of the latest smart
card features.
m To identify which version you are using, choose Apple () menu > About This Mac.
You should update your system software regularly to be sure you have the most
reliable and up-to-date software.
To update your system software:
1 Choose Apple () menu > Software Update.
2 If an update for Mac OS X appears in the list, select its checkbox.
3 Click Install, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Compatible Smart Card Readers
Mac OS X Tiger includes built-in support for many types of smart card readers.
Compatible smart card readers include:
 Any certified Chip Card Interface Device (CCID) USB class reader
 USB readers such as Athena, CryptoCard, GemPlus, and SCM
 PC Card readers such as CryptoCard, SCM, and OmniKey
 USB dongle readers such as OmniKey and GemPlus
Other smart card readers can also be used if you install their software drivers, which are
available from the manufacturer.
For more information about compatible smart card readers, visit the Apple Support
website at www.apple.com/support.
Compatible Smart Cards
Mac OS X Tiger includes support for many types of smart cards.
Compatible smart cards include:
 U.S. Federal Government smart cards such as Common Access Card (CAC),
Government Smart Card Interoperability Specification (GSCIS), and Personal ID
Verification (PIV)
 Belgian Personal ID Card (BELPIC)
 Japanese PKI Card (JPKI)
Any supported smart card with signing capabilities can be used for both directory
services–based authentication and cryptographic login.
For more information about supported smart cards, visit the Apple Support website at
www.apple.com/support.