Without installing any additional drivers the following card readers are tested and work without issue: SCR3310 by SCM Microsystems (Currently being issued to members by the US Army for use on personal computers) SCR3500 by SCM Microsystems (Many members purchase this as a more compact alternative to the SCR3310) O2 Micro, Inc (built-in to many Dell laptops) sudo apt install opensc Smart Card Reader Driver This may be the best option if you are dual persona and do not wish to use CACkey from DISA. This module is speedy like CoolKey and doesn’t lag like CACkey. This module has a broader feature set than CoolKey or CACkey and you are able to access your PIV certificate for those individuals that are Dual Persona. It facilitates their use in security applications such as mail encryption, authentication, and digital signature. OpenSC provides a set of utilities to access smart cards. You will need to choose which version works best for you. Each have their strengths and limitations. There are three working modules to access the PKCS #11 keys on your CAC. The Linux CAC Reader stack is based on a set of middleware called PCSC (Personal Computer Smart Card), written by the MUSCLE (Movement for the Use of Smart Cards in a Linux Environment) project.Įnter this into Terminal and execute: sudo apt install libpcsclite1 pcscd pcsc-tools PKCS #11 module The following is a guide to assist in setting up Linux Mint to access CAC-enabled DoD websites. US Department of Defense (DoD) now limits access to many of its websites to be via a smart Common Access Card (CAC) authenticated with a Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you test this against an Ubuntu derivative and it works or does not work, please contact me or leave a comment to let me know. Note that not all derivatives were tested. This is a guide that is tested to work with Ubuntu and its Derivatives including Linux Mint.

Windows 10 cac reader install military