User smart card can be disabled in the system for a certain period of time and then enabled again. This could be done, for instance, during the employee in question leave.
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When a smart card is disabled, the system can revoke all the certificates stored on it. To do so, activate the Revoke certificates at card revoking/disabling option in certificate template properties of the smart card usage policy. The certificates shall be revoked with Certificate hold mark. To enable the certificates again, enable the smart card. |
To disable a smart card, proceed as follows:
- Switch to Users tab and search for the user.
- Switch to the User card by clicking his or her username in the search results.
- Select the necessary card and open its data.
- Click Disable.
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Disabling and enabling of a card by operator is performed without connecting the smart cart to a workstation. |
If attempted to use the disabled smart card for authentication, the user receives a notification of that his or her certificates are revoked. To activate a user smart card, proceed as follows:
- Switch to Users tab and search for the user.
- Switch to the User card by clicking his or her username in the search results.
- Select the necessary card and open its data.
- Click Enable.