In centralized issuance, what happens before the subscriber signs the DD Form 2842?

In a centralized issuance model, before a subscriber can sign the DD Form 2842, several important steps must take place to ensure the integrity and security of the process. The subscriber receiving the token and PIN is crucial, as these elements are necessary for the subscriber to authenticate themselves during the issuance process.

The token and PIN are vital for establishing the subscriber's identity and for accessing their personal certificate once the issuance process is complete. This step reinforces the security measures in place, ensuring that only the legitimate subscriber can proceed with signing the form and ultimately receiving their digital certificate.

Other processes, such as confirming the subscriber's identity or issuing temporary certificates, are integral components of the overall issuance workflow, but they occur at different points in the process. For example, confirming the subscriber's identity is usually done as part of the verification process after the form has been signed and before the issuance of the token and PIN. Thus, receiving the token and PIN is the immediate prerequisite action that must occur to allow the subscriber to sign the DD Form 2842.