Hi!

I would like to announce the publishing of our first book related to
OCF, Java Cards and EMV:

Cite from the publisher:

> Java Card for E-Payment Applications
> 
> ISBN 1-58053-291-8
> Vesna Hassler and Mikhail Gordeev, Martin Manninger, Christoph 
> M�ller
> 362 pages.
> 
> 
> As a working tool for professionals, this easy-to-understand resource
> provides you with a clear, comprehensive guide to smart cards, credit
> and debit cards, Java Card and OpenCard Framework (OFC). You get 
> in-depth coverage of important standards, open specifications and 
> critical security issues, including common threats and security
> mechanisms regarding the card and its connection interface. The 
> book shows you how to program Java Card cardlet, OCF card service,
> and Terminal application.
> 
> You learn how OpenCard Framework is structured, and how it
> communicates with a smart card. This innovative resource explains 
> how to use OpenCard Framework applets to
> provide a number of additional features for Internet applications
> dealing with smart cards. What�s more, the book presents an
> informative case study on the credit/debit application,
> offering a detailed roadmap of the application development process.
> 
> Contents
> 
> Smart Card Basics - Logic of Integrated Circuit Cards. Communication 
> Interface of Integrated Circuit Cards. Smart Card Operating Systems.
> Smart Card Life Cycle. Integrated Circuit Card Standards.
> 
> Security Issues � Symmetric Cryptography. Asymmetric Cryptography.
> Authentication. Smart Card Security. Known Attacks on Smart Cards.
> System Security. Security Evaluation Criteria.
> 
> File Structure and Commands - File structure of integrated circuit
> cards. Command Structure of Integrated Circuit Cards. Examples of 
> Smart Card Commands. Cryptographic Authentication
> and Secure Messaging.
> 
> ISO 7816 Smart Card Communication - Answer to Reset. T = 1.
> Card Readers and Card Terminals. 
> 
> Related Technologies.
> 
> Debit and Credit Cards - Relevant Specifications. EMV Transaction. 
> EMV 2000 Details.
> 
> Java Card Basics - Java Card Architecture. Differences from Java. 
> Java Card Applet. References.
> 
> Deployment of Java Card Technology - Java Card Forum. SIM Application
> Toolkit. Visa Open Platform. References.
> 
> Java Card Security - Java Card Language Subset Security. Card Applet
> Security Mechanisms. Java Card Crypto APIs. References.
> 
> Application Development - Java Card API. Existing Implementations.
> 
> OCF Basics - Smart Card Applications. The OpenCard Framework. The
> OpenCard Consortium. OCF Architecture  Overview. PC/SC. OCF versus
> PC/SC. Other Card Terminal APIs.
 
> OCF Structure - OCF Card Terminal Layer. OCF Card Service Layer. OCF
> Security. OCF-Card Terminal Communication. OCF and Java Card Applets. 
> 
> Case Study Overview- Sample Application Functionality. Security 
> Functions. Application Design. 
> 
> Java Card Applet Development � Applet Architecture. EMVPurse class. 
> Class EMVdemo. Class EMVFileSystem. 
> 
> OCF Card Service Development � Setting up the environment. 
> The Properties File and the Factory. The Card Service.
> 
> Terminal Application � Startup and Shutdown. Processing Options and 
> Restrictions. Dynamic Data Authentication. Terminal risk
> management.Verification of the Result.
> 
> Conclusions.
> 
> Appendix A Card Applet Source Code. Appendix B OCF Reference Manual.
> Abbreviations. 

Links:
http://hhp.bvdep.com/artechhouse/default.asp?Frame=Book.asp&Book=1-58053-291-8&Country=&Continent=EU&State=

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1580532918/qid=1005948311/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_3_2/102-3093694-8564937

To reach the authors:

mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

kr
Christoph

P.S.: To avoid confusion, I am not Christophe Mueller from Gemplus,
frequently poster in this forum. I am Christoph M�ller, an Austrian
Smart Card Consultant and Security Engineer.


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