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VA Technical Reference Model v 26.1

Desktop Validator
Desktop Validator Technology

General Information

Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and privacy policies and guidelines. More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the TRM Proper Use Tab/Section.

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Description: Desktop Validator is an application used to safeguard the integrity of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) enabled Microsoft Windows applications and maximize the return on PKI investments. Desktop Validator (DV) is a client solution enabling digital certificate validation in the most commonly used Microsoft Windows applications.

This technology is a part of the Axway Validation Authority (VA) Suite.

Note: The technology page and/or vendor page is not accessible within the VA firewall.
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information: This technology has not been assessed by the Section 508 Office. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov.
Decision: View Decisions
Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v25.9
Decision Date: 09/11/2025 at 23:50:18 UTC
Aliases: Axway Validation Authority Desktop Validator, DV, Tumbleweed Desktop Validator
Introduced By: SCCM
Vendor Name: Axway
Cage Code: N/A
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (09/11/2025 at 23:50:18 UTC).