Application Notes

Many people would like to disable the Adobe Flash and Java plugins either for security or convenience reasons. These plugins can be disabled until you click on the content requiring the plugin, or disabled completely. Here are the steps required to ensure these...

Microsoft has released a Hotfix (KB2800095) to fix a flaw that GoldKey Security Corporation reported in one of their drivers for USB ICCD smart cards. However, some customers have experienced issues with smart cards not being detected after installing this hotfix. On...

In some releases of Windows 8, the ICCD driver that is distributed with the operating system has a problem that affects the use of GoldKey tokens with built-in flash. While using the defective driver, users will be able to access the flash on their token, but the...

Quick Start In order to use GoldKeys with built-in flash on Windows XP and Vista, the following steps must be performed: Windows must be updated with the latest Service Pack from Microsoft. GoldKeys shipped before September 2012 must be upgraded using the GoldKey...

Mac OS X Lion (v10.7, released July 20, 2011), was released without full support for PIV tokens. Because of this, certificates that had been loaded onto GoldKey tokens were no longer usable after upgrading. Note: You will still be able to view the certificates on your...

Mac OS X versions 10.4 Tiger through 10.6 Snow Leopard can allow local user accounts to be secured by a smart card. However, you may need to change your configuration to enable this functionality. Warning: Following these instructions to lock an account utilizing...

Locking an account with GoldKey can be done in two ways. The technique described in this application note applies to Windows Vista and higher, on computers that are not part of an Active Directory. Users of an Active Directory should enroll for a Smart Card Login or...

On a computer that has been connected to the Active Directory, open a command prompt window, and type "mmc". This will open the Microsoft Management Console, where you will create a custom certificate request. From the File menu, select Add/Remove snap-in, choose...

GoldKeys currently support 1024-bit RSA keys. These keys, stored as a PFX file, may be loaded onto a GoldKey using the GoldKey software and a Master token. To create a PFX file, you must be able to export your certificate's private key. Users on an Active Directory...

The GoldKey software can be locked down to prevent users from changing the settings. This leaves the software fully functional, but requires a Master token to change the software settings, and gives an administrator the ability to easily implement a security policy...