This version is based on the 1.0 core which is a complete rewrite of the code made in a secure development livecycle.Ĭlosed source. The second is the Enterprise Edition designed for large companies or governments. It is distributed freely but is restricted to Home editions of Windows. The first is the Community Edition designed for individuals wanted to use their smart card at home. MySmartLogon has two editions of EIDAuthenticate. Differences between the Community and the Enterprise Edition For example EIDAuthenticate is the only solution supporting natively the windows “force smart card logon” policy, used to secure the local administrator accounts in datacenters or to comply with HSPD-12.
DemoĪs most logon programs require specific smart card driver, storage facility on the smart card itself or user process authentication, this program is the only one which does the authentication inside of the security kernel of Windows (lsass.exe) : even with signature only card, your data is safe. We recommand using Gemalto IDPrime alias Axalto Cryptoflex.
You can check the compatibility of your hardware using this procedure.
Smart card requirementsĪ Smart Card coming with CSP support or with a mini driver is required. The Remote Desktop protocol (terminal services) is working with or without NLA authentication.