The website for the Common Access Card (CAC) card has full information available about the management and use of the CAC card. It also has the answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Multifactor Authentication
Multifactor Authentication
A true statement concerning the private key on a common access card is that the user of the card is granted access only by use of a PIN. PIN stands for Personal Identification Number.
The Common Access Card (CAC) contains certificates that support: a. Identificationb. Encryptionc. Digital Signaturesd. All of the above
Card access systems are not common for homes. Generally people install a keypad with a security code attached so that no card is required. You can read about card access at http://www.transalarm.com/national_accounts/card_access_systems.cfm.
It depends on the agency that have issued you the smart card.
Multifactor Authentication
Common Access Cards (CAC) are used for secure identification and authentication purposes in the United States Department of Defense. They are used to access computer systems, secure facilities, and sign digital documents. CACs also support physical and logical access control to sensitive information and resources.
A CAC, or Common Access Card Reader can be used to read cards such as credit cards, and can be used for the customer to enter their PIN. These are normally found in shops, supermarkets, and banks.
15-character password
The Malaysian identity card number can be checked with government access. There is no public access to this information. Identity cards are considered a protected item.