Introduction - Entrust nShield Installation Manual

1. Introduction

The Entrust nShield Trusted Verification Device (TVD) is a USB-connected smart card
reader.
The nShield TVD connects to a laptop or work station. The TVD facilitates the
authentication between the smart card and the HSM. The user is prompted to confirm
the Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of the HSM being displayed on the nShield TVD.
Each time a smart card is inserted a new secure channel between smart card and HSM is
established, when the smart card is removed the secure channel is shut down.
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