The book "Smart Cards, Tokens, Security and Applications" provides a comprehensive overview of the various card systems and solutions currently used in practice. Written by recognized experts and active researchers in the field, it combines an interdisciplinary perspective on smart cards, tokens, as well as their security aspects and applications. The structured approach of the book enables readers to familiarize themselves with the different types of cards, their manufacturing, operating systems, commercial applications, new technologies, security designs, attacks, application development, implementation, and lifecycle management. By the end of the book, readers will be able to take an informed role in projects related to smart cards, including programming card applications. This work is aimed at professionals and researchers who wish to engage with the latest developments in this dynamic field.