Linux Smart Card Login Configuration

[TheJason]

Hi all,

I'm working on trying to configure my CentOS 6.3.1 system to use a smart card for authentication. I've done some research and am a bit confused on how to properly configure the appropriate PAM files to enable the smart card feature. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jason

 

[Rob]

Hey there @TheJason - welcome to the site.

I've had to configure PAM files on CentOS servers in the past and they're never fun.. heh. Especially if you don't work with them enough. What kind of smart card did you get?

 

[TheJason]

Hey Rob, thanks for the reply. I've got two variants to work with. The first, and preferred, is the Gemalto eToken 5110; the second is the HID ActivKey SIM. Both are USB tokens with an embedded smart card chip inside. I've attached the data sheets for your review.