Smart Card Reader

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Smart cards are a security device comfortable to transport, because of its handy format. For using these small "computation devices", they are far more than simple "encrypted memory", you need a smart card reader. Needless to say, a smart card reader is also a "smart card writer", a smart card reader is just forwarding commands (read, write, encrypt, sign, generate,..) to the card and their response to the application on the host.

Gemalto PC USB-SL for e-card Special promotion offer for austrian e-card owners, GemPC USB-SL is a very flat USB Smart Card Reader by Gemalto with many drivers for Linux, MacOS and Windows (also x64). It is EMV and CCID compliant - very easy to install.
Product-ID: 3610102007
11,50 EUR excl. VAT

SIM Card Adapter Using a SIM Card Adapter you can use an ID-000 (SIM) card in a standard Smart Card Reader for ID-1 cards.

FAQ You are interested in smart cards, smart card reader, PKI, ... or are facing trouble, and don't want to become an expert by reading all books and papers. Maybe the FAQ is a good starting point.

Reader - standard Small external and internal smart card reader are inexpensive and flexible. The PIN-entry on the computer keyboard doesn't bother at the normal workflow - the best alternative for corporate security.

Reader - pinpad Smart card reader with pinpads for PIN - entry offer the security advantage, that the pin is directly entered at the reader and not on the computer keyboard - so keylogger can't compromise the PIN.

Notebook Reader Mobile users may use smart card security with a PCMCIA or ExpressCard smart card reader in a convenient way. Use these readers in notebooks or other devices with PCMCIA Slot (PDA-Jackets, Set top boxes,..)

USB Dongle Reader For mobile security on your key bunch, smart card reader in USB-stick format for ID 000 (SIM Format) smart cards for varying requirements.

Biometrics Reader Biometric authentication needs devices for gathering biometric characteristcs. There are devices for only this purpose, respectively they are integrated into other devices like smart card readers or keyboards.

RFID Reader For contactless cards special readers are needed, to contact this cards on their frequency. You can choose between readers which can contact only such cards, or you decide for a device which combines both card types.

Keyboards For people, who don't want to have an additional device on their desk - smart card reader can be integrated into keyboards. Here you can find keyboards with integrated smart card reader and/or reader for biometric characteristics.

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