Remote-access Guide

piv remote access

by Dr. Kallie Robel Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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What are your exemptions for PIV card remote access?

Tell them your exemptions are (use these to get permanent access): •Philips IntellispacePACS [our Radiology system] •CAG -Non-VA Hospital [equipment furnished by other entities (E.g. University - owned) for remote clinical documentation] • The most important websites for help setting up a home PC/Mac for PIV card remote use are:

What remote access options does Vava support?

VA supports remote access with two different applications 1. Citrix Access Gateway (CAG) and 2. CISCO RESCUE VPN Client. The Citrix Access Gateway is designed for users that do not have VA Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) – CAG is a good option to allow users access to general applications such as email and chat.

How do I set up access VDI/workplace with a PIV card?

Select Access VDI/Workplace using your PIV card. 5. You are prompted to select a certificate. Select the first certificate and verify that it’s the correct certificate by selecting the “Show Certificate” button and scroll down to Purpose #2 Smartcard Logon.

Do I have to Activate my PIV on my CAC?

All Army personnel (previously only Dual Persona) users have to activate the PIV on their CACs (click these 64bit / 32bit links for specific instructions). Previously, only Dual Persona user needed to activate their PIV to be able to access their Enterprise Email account (s).

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How do I access my VA remote?

You may request remote access by visiting the Remote Access Self Service Portal ( only available while on VA's internal network). Please note the Self-Service Portal is only accessible from within the VA network, it is not externally accessible.

What is PIV exemption?

1. If a user's PIV card is lost, damaged, or malfunctioning, the user may contact ESD at (855) 673-4357 to remedy the problem. 2. Once ESD verifies the identification of the user, the user will be granted a 14-day exemption.

Can I log into my VA email from home?

You can sign in to VA.gov with any of these 4 accounts: Login.gov. ID.me. My HealtheVet. DS Logon.

How do I access my Citrix gateway?

In a web browser, type the web address of Citrix Gateway. Type the user name and password and then click Logon.

Can you fly with a PIV card?

Travelers will begin seeing new signs at airports nationwide in the coming weeks to remind people that REAL ID-compliant licenses or other acceptable forms of ID, such as a valid passport, federal government PIV card or U.S. military ID, will be mandatory for air travel beginning on October 1, 2020.

What is a PIV background check?

The PIV background investigation as required by FIPS 201 is a condition of Federal employment which includes contractors and matches PIV Applicant information against FBI databases to prevent the hiring of applicants with a criminal record or possible ties to terrorism.

Can vatas be accessed from home?

No, you may access webTA from anywhere as long as you use Internet Explorer, version 4.0 or higher, and you use the correct URL.

How do I access my VA employee email?

Select either Sign in with DS Logon or Sign in with My HealtheVet. Enter your existing DS Logon or My HealtheVet credentials to continue. The next page will notify you that an ID.me account will be created. Enter the email address you'd like to use for your ID.me account, and select Continue.

What is a DS Login for Veterans?

Premium DS Logon is a secure identity credential that Veterans and service members can use to sign in to several websites, like VA.gov, My HealtheVet, and eBenefits, with one username and password. This is called single sign-on.

How do I access Citrix remotely?

If a new Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops site was created for Remote PC Access:Select the Remote PC Access Site type.On the Power Management page, choose to enable or disable power management for the default Remote PC Access machine catalog. ... Complete the information on the Users and Machine Accounts pages.

Is Citrix gateway a VPN?

Citrix Gateway is a full SSL VPN solution that provides users, access to network resources. With both full tunnel VPN as well as options for clientless VPN, users can access applications and data deployed on-premises, or in a cloud environment.

What is Citrix gateway used for?

Citrix Gateway consolidates remote access infrastructure to provide single sign-on across all applications whether in a data center, in a cloud, or if the apps are delivered as SaaS apps. It allows people to access any app, from any device, through a single URL.

What is PIV?

PIV stands for a "Personal Identity Verification" Credential. PIV cards are used government-wide to control access to Federally Controlled Facilities and information systems at the appropriate security level.

Who gets a PIV card?

A PIV Card Applicant is anyone who is eligible to apply for a VA PIV Card. To be eligible, you must: Be an employee, contractor, affiliate or volunteer who will work with VA for more than six months continuously or more than 180 aggregate days in a given year, and.

Why do I need a PIV card?

Ultimately, your USAccess PIV credential will enable you to gain access to buildings and systems for which you are authorized. Without a PIV credential, you may not be able to enter certain buildings, or will need to be registered as a guest.

How do you get a PIV?

Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) may request a PIV or Facility Access Card (FAC) ID card for contractors through the PIV credentialing process by submitting a request to piv-contractor@doc.gov . The Security Service Center will contact the COR/contractor to complete the enrollment process.

What to do if you don't see your PIV?

If you don't see another option, then you may need to find a Windows computer and reactivate your PIV cert again. . Mac Users - The ability to activate your PIV is NOT possible on the Mac OS.

When will the Army migrate to PIV?

Between October 2019 and February 2020 everyone in the Army was migrated to PIV AUTH certificate for Email access. You will no longer use your Email certificate for Enterprise Email.

Does ActivClient work with Smart Card?

NOTE: This process will NOT work with the built in Smart Card utility in Windows 10, 8.1, or 8. It requires ActivClient / ActivID on the Windows computer

Do you have to activate PIV on CACs?

All Army personnel (previously only Dual Persona) users have to activate the PIV on their CACs (click these 64bit / 32bit links for specific instructions).

How to request remote access to VA?

Go to the VA home page (open Internet Explorer on a VA computer-this should be the home screen) Look at the links under the “Top Facility Resources” column on the webpage and click on “Remote Access Request” From there, click on “Self Service Portal” at the top of the page to “Request Access” for Remote Access.

What is the best URL for VHA21?

Requires one of two options: 1.Use of PIV card instead of your vha21vhasfcxxxxxxdomain name and password, or; 2.Use of a “One Time Password” (a six-digit number generated by the MobilePASSApp) in addition to your vha21vhasfcxxxxxx credentials 3.Best URL is citrixaccess.va.gov; other options are vacagwest.vpn.va.gov, vacageast.vpn.va.gov, vacagnorth.vpn.va.gov, vacagsouth.vpn.va.gov 4.Your Mac/PC/tablet must have Citrix Receiver installed (www.citrix.com) For Mac, Safari is the best browser

Does MobilePassapp generate activation codes?

The phone’s MobilePASSapp will now generate an Activation Code.

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