ADSS Admin Guide

The key file is generated using the Utimaco CP5 client software. This file must be named "HSMAuthKey.key" before copying to the ADSS Server file structure. If necessary, rename the file after generating it.

Items

Description

Status

Set the status of this crypto profile. If the status is set to Inactive then it can not be used to generate or read the keys for cryptographic operations.

Friendly Name

Enter a friendly name for this HSM device. The name should be unique within this ADSS Server environment. Use a meaningful name for easy reference, e.g. UTIMACO_Appliance_SAM etc.

Crypto Source Vendor

Select the option UTIMACO as Crypto source vendor.

Interface Type

This drop-down will allow the operator to select the interface type for the UTIMACO crypto source vendor i.e. either  Utimaco PKCS#11 or Utimaco EN 419221-5. Both are explained below:

• Utimaco PKCS#11: It offers full support including management of key generation and PKCS#7/CSR handling.
• Utimaco EN 419221-5: It allows EU eIDAS compliant Remote Qualified Signatures to be produced where the signatures are created on the Utimaco CryptoServer CP5 EN 419 221-5 Common Criteria certified HSM.

PKCS#11 Module

Enter the PKCS#11 driver library file name/complete path for this HSM device.

Note: To find the library name of your device, refer to the documentation of the driver or contact the HSM vendor support to find the library name.

Fetch Slots

When this button is clicked then available slots within the PKCS#11 HSM are shown. The list of available slots will be shown in the next field i.e. Fetch Slots

Note: If no slots are shown, then the HSM may not be initialized correctly – consult the HSM installation & usage guide.

PKCS#11 Slot

Select the appropriate PKCS#11 slot. The drop down lists all the available slots for the configured PKCS#11 module.

PKCS#11 PIN

Enter the PIN or password of the Slot initializer user e.g. USR_0000 

Note: The PIN is held securely in ADSS Server.

PKCS#11 Connection Pool Size

Enter the number of connections that will be maintained at any given time for this PKCS#11 device. Default value is 30.

PKCS#11 Monitoring Interval

Enter the monitoring time interval in minutes to periodically check whether the PKCS#11 device is alive. If it finds the device is not alive/available due to any reason then an email alert could be sent if Hardware crypto source monitoring is enabled in Key Manager > Alerts page.

Note: To generate the notification alerts, alerts should be enabled at Global Settings > Alert Settings page.

Test Connection

This button is used to test communications with the configured hardware device.

Enable FIPS Mode

CP5 HSM is FIPS compliant device and this mode must be enabled by selecting this checkbox.

HSM User ID

Specify the User ID for the Crypto User (For Restore Key) e.g. USR1_0000.

HSM User PIN

Specify the PIN for above configured Crypto User.

Key Template

The drop-down contains a list of key templates configured in Key Templates sub-module. Here, Utimaco CC certified key template will be attached from the drop-down. ADSS Server provides default key template for Utimaco CC certified HSM i.e. 'Default Utimaco CP5 Key Template'. The operator can either attach the default key template or can create a new Utimaco CC certified key template with desired configurations. 

Whenever the crypto source is changed, it is mandatory to re-start the ADSS Server Windows or Unix services.