NIST SP 800-171
Nick Schooler2019-09-18T09:07:38-07:00Protecting Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations - NIST SP800-171 or just 800-171 is a codification of the requirements that
Application Identifier (AID)
Nick Schooler2022-05-05T08:36:48-07:00Application Identifier (AID) identifies an application (and certain kinds of files in card file systems) in a smart card
PKCS#11
Nick Schooler2021-08-12T10:35:15-07:00In cryptography, PKCS#11 is one of the Public-Key Cryptography Standards, and also refers to the programming interface to create
Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA)
Nick Schooler2023-02-16T17:16:55-08:00In cryptography, the ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm) is a cryptographic is the elliptic curve analogue of the
Extended Access Control (EAC)
Nick Schooler2022-09-26T13:38:40-07:00EAC (Extended Access Control) is a set of advanced security features between a terminal and electronic passports (ePassport) that protects and restricts
Secure Channel Protocol (SCP)
Nick Schooler2022-10-14T12:45:54-07:00In cryptography, a Secure Channel Protocol (SCP) is a way of transferring data that is resistant to overhearing and tampering. A confidential
Near-Field Communication (NFC)
Nick Schooler2021-09-24T12:57:04-07:00Near-Field Communication (NFC) is a set of short-range wireless protocols that enable two electronic devices, such as a contactless
Answer To Reset (ATR)
Nick Schooler2021-06-10T11:36:31-07:00Answer to Reset (ATR) is the response output by a Smart Card ICC conforming to ISO/IEC 7816 standards, following
Application Protocol Data Unit (APDU)
Nick Schooler2023-03-01T16:53:32-08:00In the context of smart cards, an Application Protocol Data Unit (APDU) is the unit of communication between a
Cardholder Verification (CHV)
Nick Schooler2023-02-24T15:49:55-08:00Card Holder Verification (CHV) is the process of verifying the identity of the cardholder using a personal identification number (PIN)