PKard for Mac v1.1 provides NIH users with a simple and straightforward CAC, PIV, CIV or PIV-I access to secure web sites, web VPN and secure Apple mail.

Key Features

  • Supports OS X Lion, Snow Leopard, and Leopard
  • Simplified bookmarks, certificates, and certifications
  • Websites and portals authenticated by card
  • Works with all US Government CAC, PIV, PIV-I and CIV by using Thursby TokenD “drivers”
  • Supports industry standard USB Mac/PC card readers
  • Web-based VPN (Virtual Private Network) authenticated by card
  • Apple mail and S/MIME signing, encryption, and decryption


To purchase the Thursby PKard, please contact your ISDP IC/Agency Contact. If you have any questions feel free to email us at nihisdp@mail.nih.gov.

Thursby’s ADmitMac PKI is not currently available through ISDP at this time because the vendor is not currently able to offer firm discounts beyond its standard volume license discounts for the ADmitMac PKI product. If you have an immediate need for Thursby ADmitMac PKI please contact Thursby directly. ISDP will be sure to communicate any additional updates and/or progress made with Thursby regarding ADmitMac PKI as they develop.

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