About ActivClient for ChromeOS

ActivClient for ChromeOS is an extension A small software add-on that adds specific functionality to a browser, enhancing or customizing its capabilities. that enables users to authenticate and log in within Google ChromeOS using smart cards and keys.

Supported Devices

• ActivClient for ChromeOS supports all PIV Personal Identity Verification is a United States federal standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the government to federal employees and contractors. It is specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Special Publication series, NIST SP 800-73.-compliant smart cards and keys (tokens A physical device, such as a smart card or USB key, that securely stores certificates, cryptographic keys and credentials used for authentication, digital signing, and encryption tasks.) and CAC The Common Access Card is a specific version of the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card used by the U.S. Department of Defense. cards through their PIV edge.

• ActivClient for ChromeOS acts as smart card middleware for the Smart Card Connector app, supporting all readers compatible with the Smart Card Connector.

ActivClient for ChromeOS is available to customers with an ActivClient Advanced license and is covered by the End User License Agreement.

Release Notes

What's New in ActivClient for ChromeOS 9.8

General Improvements and Bug Fixes

• Updated the "Troubleshooting" section of the Extension options dialog to support generating card diagnostic data in addition to logs.

• Fixed an issue affecting authentication to smart cards configured with multiple PINs (case #04153783).

• Improved compatibility with a wider range of smart cards.