Introducing ACOS5, a secure PKI smart card for strong authentication

June 26, 2006 — ACOS5 is an advanced cryptographic smart card that fully complies with ISO 7816-1/2/3/4/8/9 and is specially designed for public-key based applications. It is specially designed for enhancing security and performance for RSA public-key cryptographic operations that are essential in smart card PKI, digital signature and high level security requirements. ACOS5 provides up to 32KB EEPROM of secure data storage. Typical applications include payment system, e-banking, e-commerce, stock trading, network security, corporate identity, Microsoft windows logon, PKI application, and cryptographic middleware layers CSP and PKCS#11.

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ACOS5 Features:

• 32K bytes of EEPROM for application data
• Supports T=0 direct protocol
• High baud rate switchable from 9,600 to 115,200 bps
• Configurable ATR
• Supports ISO 7816 Part 4 file structures: Transparent, Linear Fixed, Linear Variable, and Cyclic
• DES / 3DES / AES-128 bits / RSA (up to 2,048 bits) capability
• Secure messaging
• Mutual Authentication with Session Key generation
• Multilevel secured access hierarchy
• Anti-tearing capability

About Advanced Card Systems Ltd.

Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Founded in 1995, Asia Pacific’s number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related products to over 80 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries.

As one of the world’s leading suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, ACS has the technology, expertise, and global resources to develop and offer the next generation in smart card versatility to satisfy the needs of its customers worldwide.