If a NSS token is inserted but no PIN is entered, what is the outcome?

When a NSS (Non-secure Socket) token is inserted without entering a PIN, the situation is typically handled in a way that does not constitute a security violation. The absence of a PIN means that the token, while physically present, is not in an active state that would allow access to sensitive data or operations associated with it.

In a PKI environment, the requirement for a PIN is a security measure designed to ensure that only authorized users can access the cryptographic materials stored on the token. If the PIN is not entered, the system remains secure by not allowing interactions that could compromise sensitive information or credentials. Thus, no security breach has occurred; instead, the is in a dormant state, awaiting appropriate authentication via the correct PIN.

The other options suggest actions or consequences that would typically arise from unauthorized access attempts or security breaches, which are not applicable in this scenario since no PIN has been entered to activate any security functionality of the token.