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Using the Smart Card Removal Feature

The Smartcard removal behavior feature is designed for use with WWPass Security for Windows Logon.

It lets you control what happens when you remove your PassKey after using it to log into a Windows Active Directory domain. You can choose to lock your computer, automatically log out of Windows, or remain logged into Windows when your PassKey is removed.

Locking your computer and logging out are the most secure behaviors in a work setting when you plan to leave your computer unattended.

You need administrative rights for your computer in order change Smart Card removal behavior.

Note: At an organization or company, the default behavior for SmartCard remove can be set by a system administrator using the Interactive logon: Smart card removal policy group policy. The setting you select in Dashboard might override the default behavior.

To use the Smartcard removal feature:

1. Click in the list below Smartcard removal behavior and select a setting as follows:

• No Action—Select this if nothing should happen when you remove your PassKey from your Windows computer. You remained logged into Windows.
• Lock workstation—Select this to automatically lock your computer when you remove your PassKey from your Windows computer. This ensures that your computer cannot be accessed while you are away from it. Your current Windows session is not ended. You can resume the session using the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys.
• Force logoff—Select this to automatically log out of Windows when you remove your PassKey. Your current Windows session is ended. To log on again, you need to present your PassKey to your computer and enter its access code.

Note: If you are logged in as a user without administrative rights for the computer, you are prompted to log in as an administrator. If you cannot log in as an administrator, you cannot change Smart Card removal behavior. As a system administrator to do this for you.

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