Smart card technology with case studies

Smart card technology not only enables secure access to logical and physical applications but also provides inherent value in the areas of security, authentication and multi-application capabilities for a variety of industries in the areas of transportation, banking, telecommunications and public sector. The impact of society on the use of security systems and technology enabled with smart card technology is rapidly accelerating since the events of September 11th. This presentation will provide an overview of smart card technology for understanding where the technology is migrating, and offer four smart card case studies (domestic and international) in the areas of IT Network Security, public-sector healthcare, financial services and cashless gaming. The presentation will also examine and compare similarities provided to end users in each case study pointing out 'value' characteristics that encourage adoption of smart card technology and applications enabled using smart cards. Finally the presentation will discuss how to begin evaluating a smart card project and elements for consideration toward successful development, implementation and deployment.