The History of Smart Card Technology
The smart card as we know it has become a very common convenience and it was introduced in it’s modern form in 1978. These days smart cards are seen in a wide variety of devices that we use every day from cell phones to credit cards, debit cards and memory devices. The main function of the smart card is to use the technology of compact chips to process data inside whatever device it is used in. Sm » Read more: An Overview of Smart Card Technology
Of late, smart cards have become a growing industry. They have immense uses in the present time and are used extensively in almost every domain of life. Smart cards have gained popularity due to their wide application. They have made their presence felt in almost every field including payphones, banking and retail, communication, security control and many more. With the use of Internet and e commerce, smart cards have gained momentum and there ar » Read more: Smart Cards and Their Wide Applicability
Smart cards are often used by government agencies and private enterprises to secure physical and network access. Smart card technology uses an encrypted card (about the size of a credit card) for multifactor user authentication. Smart cards have an embedded cryptographic chip that is very difficult to replicate. As such, it is hard for an attacker to copy the smart card and use it to gain access. As long as the authorized user maintains possessio » Read more: Smart Card Technology Protects You
