Using Mozilla Firefox on Mac and Accessing CAC-Enabled Websites

Mozilla Firefox is a popular web browser that offers robust security features, including support for Common Access Cards (CACs) used by military personnel and government agencies. In this article, we will outline the steps to set up Mozilla Firefox on your Mac to access websites that require CAC authentication.

New Solution: Enterprise Email

The military has recently migrated away from AKO Email and switched to a new solution called Enterprise Email (also commonly referred to as ĮE). This change requires users to use CAC-enabled browsers like Mozilla Firefox to access sensitive websites and applications.

Setting Up Mozilla Firefox for CAC Access

To set up Mozilla Firefox on your Mac for CAC access, you will need to install the CAC Module plugin. Here are the steps:

1. Download the CACkey package from the official website.

2. Open a terminal and run the command `sudo mkdir /usr/lib64` to create a new directory.

3. Install the CAC Module plugin by running the command `sudo apt-get install libpcsclite1 pcscd pcsc-tools`.

4. After installation, open Mozilla Firefox and navigate to the 'Options' menu.

5. Click on 'Security Devices' and select 'Add Security Device'.

6. In the dialogue box that pops up, enter 'CAC Module' as the module name and `/usr/lib64/libcackey.so` as the module filename.

Testing Your Set-up

Once you have installed the CAC Module plugin, you can test your set-up by logging into a site that requires CAC access. You may need to create a Master Password to authenticate with your CAC card.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during installation or configuration, refer to the following troubleshooting tips:

* Create a `/usr/lib64` directory before installing CACkey.

* Ignore warnings about the package being of low quality.

* Use the `pcsc_scan` command in terminal to test your card reader.

By following these steps and troubleshooting tips, you should be able to set up Mozilla Firefox on your Mac for CAC access and securely log into websites that require authentication with a Common Access Card.

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