Smart Card Connector
Enable Smart Card access on your Chromebook
What is Smart Card Connector?
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Summary
This application provides basic support for Smart Cards on Chrome OS. In addition, the user is also required to install middleware apps compatible with their cards. Full instructions can be found in the online user manual https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/7014689.
Users will be shown a permission dialog when third party apps attempt to connect to the Smart Card Connector. Granting these apps permission will provide these third parties access to your personal information such as the certificates on the smart card. It is recommended to grant permission only to third party apps you trust.
For admins deploying this app to a larger organization, please follow the steps in the help center article https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/7014520.
New in version 1.5.2 (Apr 22, 2024): Added support for the following readers: AvidCard CAC Smart Card Reader.
New in version 1.5.1 (Mar 25, 2024): Fix admin policy not being applied with some probability. Allowlist Net iD client extension.
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Pros
- Application has matured into a stable solution
- Works with an Asus Chromebook
- Compatible with CSSI Smartcard Middleware
Cons
- Stopped being supported in 2023
- Exhibits errors with certain reader types
- Has to be reinstalled every time the computer is restarted
- Certain types of card readers are not recognized or supported
- Difficulties in adding cac reader
Most mentioned
- Error codes with certain readers
- Compatibility issues with devices
- Need for frequent reinstallation
- Lack of support for certain smart card readers
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Safety
Risk impact
Smart Card Connector is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Smart Card Connector is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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