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Ensure pcscd service is active

pcscd-enabled · RHEL ≥ 9 · 1 impl

Description

The pcscd service must be active to provide smart card reader communication.

Rationale

The PC/SC Smart Card Daemon manages connections to smart card readers. Without it running, smart card authentication cannot function.

Check → Remediate

Checkservice_state
name:
pcscd.socket
enabled:
true
active:
true
Remediateservice_enabled
name:
pcscd.socket

Framework references

STIG

V-258125V-280973 / RHEL-10-200611

NIST 800-53

IA-2(1)IA-2(2)

Live verification

rhel10:checkrhel9:check
#service#smartcard#authentication#pki