 Gemalto .NET Bio is an innovative software solution that provides
fingerprint biometric support for Gemalto .NET smart cards integrated
with Microsoft Windows XP and Vista.
The Gemalto .NET Bio solution enables fingerprint Match-on-Card user
authentication as an alternative or complement to smart card PIN
verification. This in turn gives access to the digital certificates on
the card, that can then be used for logon, digital signature,
file encryption, secure VPN access among other services. This solution
provides a secure two or three factor authentication system that is
convenient for users, easy to deploy and manage, and fully compatible
with the smart card security components available in Windows Operating
Systems. It is also compatible, with the vast majority of fingerprint
sensors available in the market.
Features and Benefits
Features:
- Fingerprint storage and fingerprint verification performed on-card
- 4 different modes modes for card authentication: PIN only,
Fingerprint Only, PIN or Fingerprint, PIN and Fingerprint
- Storage for up to 10 fingerprint templates
- Compatible with standard fingerprint sensors representing 90
% of the
market
- Integrated with Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft applications
and 3rd party applications that support Microsoft's Windows Smart Card
Framework (and Windows Biometric
Framework for the Windows 7 version)
- User experience consistent with Microsoft OS.
Benefits:
- Security: Optional Three-Factor Authentication: Token, PIN and
Fingerprint
- Security: Biometric credentials securely stored on smart card. Not
susceptible to service outages and Man-in-the-middle attacks
- Convenience: Roaming --> User can use fingerprints and certificates
stored on the card to authenticate on any computer
- Convenience: Fingerprints used instead of the smart card PIN –
Easier to use, no forgotten PIN issues --> Better user acceptance and
adoption
- Privacy: Match performed on the card: Biometric credentials never leave
the card
- Non repudiation: User cannot deny having operate the
application or the transaction
- Compliancy: Certain countries have regulations preventing storage of
biometric data in central repositories.
- Technology: Maturity, accuracy and performance
- Cost-savings: Eliminating expensive and complex password
administration.
News
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February 2010 |
New PKCS#11 libraries version v2.1.3:
The new v2.1.3 libraries now support the biometric
authentication on Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2, Firefox 3.5, the No_PIN
type and the following OS:
- Windows (32 and 64 bits):
XP Pro up to SP3,
Vista SP1/SP2, Seven, Server 2003, 2008 and 2008 R2
- Mac OS
10.6
Snow Leopard (32 and 64bits):
The Tokend
libraries are not supplied in this package (on request).
-
Solaris v10 SPARC and
Intel
The
Linux distributions such
as
Red Hat v5, Ubuntu
v9.05, Debian v5 and Suze v11 are not part of this release. They are
still supported by the v2.1.1 release (see below).
The libraries, their associated User Guides and Release Notes are available from Download / Libraries. |
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January 2010 |
Product launch of the .NET Bio Solution for Windows 7:
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Product
launch main page: What's new, Download, Usefull links, How to try it,
samples, readers, etc |
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November 2009 |
Update of the .NET and .NET Bio cards Minidriver (MD)
dll:
This MD is available from the
Microsoft Update Catalog that lists all the certified MDs. There is
now only one MD for all the Windows OS and all the 32/64 bit platforms.
This MD complies with the Microsoft Base CSP and MD specifications v7
and supports all the existing .NET v2+ cards.
NET Bio smart card samples now available from the
webstore. See the Ordering Procedure section. These samples work
only with Windows XP and Vista. For Windows 7 samples, please contact the
Product Marketing Manager.
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October 2009 |
New PKCS#11 library version v2.1.2 for Windows:
The new v2.1.2 library now supports:
- Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5 and Adobe Acrobat 9.x
- PINpad readers compliant with PC/SC v2.0: Verify PIN function
only supported.
The library and its associated User Guides are available from Download / Libraries |
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August 2009 |
New PKCS#11 libraries version v2.1.1:
The new v2.1.1 libraries now support the biometric
authentication on Windows, the Single Sign On function (if the option is
selected in the .NET card) and the following OS:
- Windows (32 and 64 bits):
XP Pro up to SP3,
Vista SP1/SP2, Server 2003 and 2008
- Linux distributions (32 bits):
Red Hat v5, Ubuntu
v9.05, Debian v5 and Suze v11
- Mac OS
10.5
(32 bits):
A Tokend
v1.1 component is added to the PKCS#11 libs to provide
extented cryptographic support to Apple's native applications
such as Safari, Mail and Logon,
as well as 3rd party applications.
-
Solaris v10 SPARC and
Intel: On request.
The libraries and their associated User Guides are available from Download / Libraries.
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April 2009 |
New documents:
- .NET Bio v1.1 for Windows XP and Vista SP1
middleware: Download /
Libraries
- Press Release announcing the launch of .NET Bio
Solution. PR available
in
English and in
French
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Administrator Guides for .NET Bio v1.1 (Windows
XP and Vista SP1): Download /
Technical Document
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Technical
Specifications
System requirements: • Windows XP,
Vista SP1
and Windows 7
• PC/SC smart card reader
• Fingerprint devices supported
(to be confirmed for Windows 7):
- UPEK sensors: TCS1, TCS2, TCS3,
TCS4
- AuthenTec sensors: AES2501,
AES2550, AES2801
- Precise
Biometrics readers 200MC, 250MC and 100XS
- Broadcom CVU with swipe sensors
• Gemalto .NET Bio v2+ smart card
Disclaimer:
Please note that not all implementations of above mentioned sensors are
reference implementations. We are utilizing the latest dll:s from UPEK and
AuthenTec and for the solution to recognize the sensors, it’s important that
the latest drivers are installed. Additional sensor
support is added continuously and is also available upon request.
For all UPEK sensors we are utilizing BSAPI.dll version 3.5.
For AuthenTec sensors we are utilizing the runtime AT8.4min and the drivers
included in this.
Broadcom CVU is not a reference implementation of the sensors. We are
compatible with CVUsr1fc with the latest drivers.
Compatibility
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SOLUTION TYPE |
PARTNER |
SOLUTION |
Version |
Smart card support through |
.NET Bio |
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Operating System logon |
Microsoft |
Windows 7 |
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BaseCSP |
Yes |
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Microsoft |
Windows Vista |
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BaseCSP |
Yes |
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Microsoft |
Windows XP |
|
BaseCSP |
Yes |
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Desktop applications |
Microsoft |
Word |
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BaseCSP |
Yes |
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Microsoft |
Excel |
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BaseCSP |
Yes |
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Microsoft |
Powerpoint |
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BaseCSP |
Yes |
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E-Mail clients |
Microsoft |
Outlook |
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BaseCSP |
Yes |
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Web browsers |
Microsoft |
Internet Explorer |
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BaseCSP |
Yes |
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Checkpoint |
VPN-1 SecureClient |
NGX R60 |
BaseCSP |
Yes |
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Bio Match on Card |
Precise Biometrics |
Biomatch |
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BaseCSP |
Yes |
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Certification Authority |
Microsoft |
CA Cert Srv |
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BaseCSP |
Yes |
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CMS |
Microsoft |
ILM |
2007 |
BaseCSP |
Yes |
Useful links
- .NET
Utilities A set of online tools that allow you to manage samples of
Gemalto .NET cards
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Microsoft Upgrade: Download the latest certified v7 .NET card
minidriver dll
- .NET
Forum A moderated forum for exchange of information about
programming, features and uses of Gemalto .NET cards
- .NET
card main page
- .NET Bio Solution for Windows 7
Product launch page
Exclusive
information for Gemalto Enterprise Partners
Additional information about this product is available exclusively to
Gemalto Enterprise Partners. Click
here
to access it through the Enterprise Partner Portal.
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