Visit the USB-C Readers page to verify the CAC reader you have is Mac friendly. 'Some, not all' CAC readers may need to have a driver installed to make it work. NOTE: Readers such as: SCR-331 & SCR-3500A may need a firmware update (NO OTHER Readers need firmware updates).
Please select a browser below to access instructions for configuring your browser to use the certificates on your CAC.
IE and Chrome
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Software you will need.CAC Reader Driver (reader “talks” to computer).ActivClient (card “talks” to Windows).LotusForms (view forms) (replaced PureEdge).ApproveIt (sign forms).All software is accessed using your AKO username / password. However, do download Lotus & ApproveIt requires you can login with your CAC first.
If you want to migrate from legacy TokenD to modern CryptoTokenKit-based smart card services after upgrading to macOS Catalina, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that any third-party apps that you use support CryptoTokenKit. Verify that com.apple.CryptoTokenKit.pivtoken doesn't appear in the output of this Terminal command.
First check whether your certificates are already available to your browser.
For Internet Explorer 8.0 and above:
Navigate to Tools > Internet Options > Content and click Certificates.
On the Personal tab, review the list of certificates to determine if your CAC certificates are in the list. The certificates on your CAC will be issued by a DoD CA.
If the certificates appear in the list, you are finished. If the certificates do not appear in the list, please see the note below.
For Google Chrome:
Navigate to Tools > Options > Under the Hood and click Manage Certificates in the HTTPS/SSL section.
On the Personal tab, review the list of certificates to determine if your CAC certificates are in the list. The certificates on your CAC will be issued by a DoD CA.
If the certificates appear in the list, you are finished. If the certificates do not appear in the list, please see the note below.
NOTE: If your certificates are not in the list and you’re using ActivClient, please make sure it is installed correctly. If your certificates are not in the list and you are using other middleware, you can contact your CC/S/A for more information on the middleware requirements for your organization. You can find their contact information on our Contact Us tab.
Firefox
Below are complete instructions for using Firefox with your CAC. You may also download these instructions.
Install Certificates from InstallRoot
Download and install the InstallRoot tool following the instructions in the InstallRoot User Guide or watch this video to learn how:
Open the InstallRoot tool and select Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape from the Select Trust Store picklist at the bottom of the window.
Ensure only the top Install DoD NIPRNET Certificates box is checked.
Click the Install button and wait for the installation to complete. Please wait until you see a confirmation dialog indicating the tool is finished.
Using Common Access Card (CAC) certificates in Firefox
These instructions will enable ActivIdentity’s ActivClient software to work within Firefox. Before proceeding, try to ensure the latest version of ActivClient is installed by going to the ActivClient website to check the latest version. Before installing the latest version, please uninstall any previous versions of ActivClient.
As of version 6.2, ActivClient by default configures Firefox to accept the CAC certificates without any additional configuration. You may use the following instructions to verify that it has been installed properly. If using an older version of ActivClient, these instructions will assist with proper configuration.
Open Firefox
Click on Tools > Options in the menu bar.
In the Options window, go to Advanced > Encryption > Security Devices.
In the new window, click on Load.
Enter “ActivClient(CAC)” for the Module Name.
Click Browse to the right of the Module Filename field. Browse to the location of the ActivClient PKCS11 library, acpkcs211.dll. This is typically located at C:Program Files (x86)ActivIdentityActivClientacpkcs211.dll in ActivClient 6.2, and C:Windowssystem32acpkcs201-ns.dll in ActivClient 6.1 and earlier.
Click OK, and then OK again in the confirmation window.
The confirmation message will show that the security device (CAC) was loaded. CAC certificates can now be used with the browser. Click OK to close the window.
Ensure the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) is Performing Revocation Checking
With any versions of ActivClient later than 6.2, these settings will be automatically configured. However, these instructions can be used to confirm proper configuration for older versions of ActivClient.
Open Firefox
Click on Tools > Options in the menu bar.
In the Options window, go to Advanced > Encryption > Validation.
Ensure the option Use the OCSP to confirm the current validity of certificates is checked. Also ensure When an OCSP server connection fails, treat the certificate as invalid is checked.
Safari
To get started you will need:
CAC (see note below)
Card reader
You can get started using your CAC on your Mac OS X system by following these basic steps:
Get a card reader Typically Macs do not come with card readers and therefore an external card reader is necessary. At this time, the best advice for obtaining a card reader is through working with your home component. In addition, please review the DoD CAC Reader Specifications for more information regarding card reader requirements.
Download and install the OS X Smartcard Services package The OS X Smartcard Services Package allows a Mac to read and communicate with a smart card. In order for your machine to recognize your CAC certificates and DoD websites as trusted, the installer will load the DoD CA certificates on OS X. Please refer to this page for specific installation instructions.
Address the cross-certificate chaining Issue These instructions walk through adjusting the trust settings on the Interoperability Root CA (IRCA) > DoD Root CA 2 and the US DoD CCEB IRCA 1 > DoD Root CA 2 certificates to prevent cross-certificate chaining issues. This can make it appear that your certificates are issued by roots other than the DoD Root CA 2 and can prevent access to DoD websites.
Configure Chrome and Safari, if necessary Safari and Google Chrome rely on Keychain Access properly recognizing your CAC certificates.
In Finder, navigate to Go > Utilities and launch KeychainAccess.app
Verify that your CAC certificates are recognized and displayed in Keychain Access
Note: CACs are currently made of different kinds of card stock. To determine what card stock you have, look at the back of your CAC above the magnetic strip. Most CACs are supported by the Smartcard Services package, however Oberthur ID One 128 v5.5 CACs are not. Third party middleware is available that will support these CACS; two such options are Thursby Software’s PKard and Centrify’s Express for Smart Card.
Overview
The 215 Reader is a high speed smart card reader designed to use the USB capabilities of your computer. The USB interface enhances this easy to install, easy to use smart card reader, and ensures high speed, utilization of smart card enabled applications.
The 215 Reader is backed by fourteen years of design, support, and expertise in smart card readers and systems, the 215 Smart Card Reader is one of the most cost effective and user-friendly smart card readers in the information assurance industry. Its unique design provides flexibility through compliance with the Microsoft PC/SC standard and offers seamless integration with most PC/SC compliant software applications. The 215 Smart Card Reader has been fully tested to work with the industry's most popular smart cards.
Details
Features:
PC/SC standard
ISO 7816 1/2/3 compliant
Microsoft WHQL certified for Windows® XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2003R2/Server 2008/Server 2008R2/Windows7
32 and 64 bit system architecture supported
Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use
Multi-Colored LED shows power and activity
Scr331 Cac Reader Software Download
Benefits:
Easily connects with desktop and notebook computers
Works with DoD approved NetSign CAC middleware
Tested with all major smart cards
High Speed data transmission rate
Easy plug-n-play installation
Backed by 14 years of design, support, and expertise in smart cards
How To Download Certificates For Cac
Cac Reader Driver
Driver Support
Driver download page for both 32 and 64 bit operating systems.