Pam_pkcs11

Jul 20, 2023

PAM module using crypto tokens for auth

pam_pkcs11 is a login module allowing a X.509 certificate based user login. The certificate and its dedicated private key are thereby accessed by means of an appropriate PKCS#11 module. For the verification of the users’ certificates, locally stored CA certificates as well as either online or locally accessible CRLs are used.

PAM-PKCS#11 package provides

A PAM module able to
    Use certificates to get user credentials
    Deduce a login based on provided certificate
Several tools
    Standalone cert-to-login finder tool
    Certificate contents viewer
    Card Event status monitor, to trigger actions on card insert/removal


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