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# Alliance Activities : LEAP : CSCIP/P Body of Knowledge









# CSCIP/P Body of Knowledge

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**Smart Card Fundamentals**

- Basic smart card components, structure, functions

- IC types (memory, protected memory, microcontroller, RF)

- Card design and card body

- Formats (card, USB token, SIM, embedded, other)

- Communications interfaces (contact, contactless, dual interface)

- Memory size and types

- Operating systems (native, Java, Multos, other)

- Smart card system design features

- Manufacturing process

- Readers (POS, PC, access control)

- Relevant smart card standards (ISO, ANSI)

- Smart cards and biometrics

- Specifications

**Security**

- Certifications (FIPS, Common Criteria)

- IC level (anti-tampering, masking)

- Card edge interface

- Encryption algorithms

- Security at system level

- Physical

- Logical

**Smart Card Application and Data Management**

- Single application cards

- Multi-application cards

- Chip initialization

- Key management (symmetric, asymmetric)

- Issuance

- Card life cycle management

- Relevant standards

**Smart Card Usage Models: Mobile and Near Field Communication**

- Smart card drivers and benefits

- SIMs

- UICCs

- Near Field Communication

- Sample smart card mobile and subscriber models

**Smart Card Usage Models: Payments and Financial Transactions**

- Smart card drivers and benefits

- Bank cards (credit, debit, prepaid, ATM)

- EMV credit/debit payment

- Contactless payments

- Mobile/NFC payments

- Secure remote transactions for online banking/retail e-commerce

- E-purse, stored value cards (open and closed loop)

- Transit payment in card- and account-based systems (proprietary and open payments)

- NFC and transit

- Parking payment

- Sample smart card payment models

- Relevant standards

**Other Topics: Technology Comparison and Implementation Considerations**

- Contactless smart cards vs. RFID

- Other card technologies

- Project management considerations

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