
A high-security, multi-functional smart card operating system for diverse applications, supporting contact and contactless interfaces.
Vendor
Atos SE
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CardOS is a native smart card operating system designed for high security and multi-functional applications. It provides comprehensive functions for various use cases, including eID, ePassports, citizen cards, health insurance cards, employee badges, signature cards, and loyalty cards, accessible via both contact-based and contactless interfaces. The operating system's functionality can be expanded with customized packages, and its flexible authentication framework allows for the realization of custom authentication protocols. CardOS supports NFC for logical access with mobile devices and incorporates state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms such as AES, SHA-2, and elliptic curves. Certified according to Common Criteria EAL4+, it supports single, limited, and unlimited mass signatures with RSA and ECC, and is listed as an eIDAS compliant QSCD and QSealCD. CardOS-based solutions facilitate central user and role administration, single sign-on, document encryption, digital signatures, and embedded security solutions.
Features & Benefits
- High Security & Multi-functionality: Provides advanced security and a wide range of functions for diverse applications.
- Broad Application Support: Enables use cases like eID, ePassports, citizen cards, health cards, employee badges, and signature cards.
- Expandable Functionality: Customizable packages allow for amendment or adjustment of operating system functions.
- Advanced Cryptography & Compliance: Supports modern crypto algorithms (AES, SHA-2, ECC) and is certified EAL4+, eIDAS compliant QSCD/QSealCD.
- Flexible Interfaces: Supports both contact-based and contactless interfaces, including NFC for mobile access.