ACOS5-CryptoMate Client Kit Administrator Package: Getting Started

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The ACOS5-CryptoMate Client Kit Administrator Package is a secure and easy-to-use software package ideal for administrators in a PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) system for preparing and managing the cards and tokens for their end-users.

To experience the comprehensive services that this kit provides, follow the procedures to install the Administrator Package on this page. Once accomplished, you can now manage the contents of the ACOS5 card and CryptoMate token, and begin to experience the benefits of pulic-key encryption and digital signature services across a wide variety of applications.

System Requirements

This kit requires the following system specifications:

  • Minimum of 2 GHz Pentium Processor or higher
  • Minimum of 1 GB RAM
  • Minimum of 800 MB free hard disk space
  • CD-ROM drive
  • USB port

Supported Operating Systems

This kit supports the following operating systems:

  • Windows® 7 (x86 and x64)
  • Windows® 8.1 (x86 and x64)
  • Windows® 10 (x86 and x64)
  • Windows® Server 2012 (x64)

Client Kit Components

The Administrator Package automatically installs the following components:

A. ACS Unified PC/SC Driver - A single driver installer that enables all generic ACS Smart Card Readers to run with various Windows operating systems.

B. ACS Middleware - To use the CryptoMate for cryptographic applications such as PKI with your own certificates, ACS provides you with three middleware: ACS Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP), ACS Key Storage Provider (KSP), and ACS PKCS #11.

C. ACS Certificate Management Utility - This application helps you to manage the contents such as certificates and cryptographic data objects stored in your token. It comes with a Help File to guide you on how to use the various features and functions of this application.



D. Administrator Package Manual - This document contains the description of the various components included in the ACOS5-CryptoMate Client Kit Administrator Package. It also contains guides on how to manage and use your certificates and digital signature with third party applications such as Mozilla® Firefox®, Mozilla® Thunderbird®, Microsoft® Outlook®, Microsoft® Word® and Adobe® Reader®. To read this manual, click here.

Note: A PDF reader needs to be installed in the computer to view the user manuals and reference materials correctly. Go to Install Adobe PDF Reader to learn how.

To know more on how to install these Client Kit components, go to Install Components.

If you have feedback regarding this product, please feel free to contact info@acs.com.hk, or visit www.acs.com.hk.