Managing Virtual Smart Cards

Virtual smart card (VSC) devices are hosted on end-user computers and managed just like physical smart cards, in the sense that:

• They are accessible through a smart card reader.

• They can be enrolled in the User Portal (this setting must be enabled in the Operator Portal; for details, see Setting Parameters for Devices).

• They can be managed in the Help Desk.

The major differences with respect to physical smart cards are:

• VSC devices are always detected as present in their associated reader.

• VSC devices cannot be recycled by an operator. Only the end-user can access the VSC device (on his/her computer).

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