mediumservicesverified ✓rollback-safe
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