From which Sources Can Okta Retrieve the Certificate for Smart Card/PIV Card Authentication
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Okta Classic Engine
Multi-Factor Authentication
Overview
This article will provide the location from where Okta can retrieve the certificate for Smart Card/PIV Card.
Applies To
- Identity Providers
- Smart Card/PIV Card
Solution
Currently, Okta can retrieve the certificate from:
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PIV/CAC*;
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Smart Card;
- Generic X509 certificate stored on the device (which is required to be encrypted in order to ensure strong authentication).
- PIV (personal identity verification) and CAC (common access card) are implementations of Smart Cards that are leveraged by the US Federal Government.
