Features & Applications

Key Features

• Rich choice of cryptographic algorithms, including 3DES, IDEA, CAST, RSA (up to 2048), DSA, Diffie-Hellman
• Additional, third-party clean-room JCE implementation provides for cross-checking and verification
• In combination with the software-only variant of the underlying ProtectToolkit C run-time software, rapid and low-cost JCA/JCE development in HSM emulation mode can be performed without the need for a physical HSM
• Remote client/server operation for exporting HSM-based JCA/JCE services across a TCP/IP network
• Secure Channel / Trusted Path between API (host library) and HSM (both PCI and network attached modules)
• A Software Development Kit is supplied incorporating libraries, sample source code, API reference documentation as javadoc and PDF files
• Intuitive, GUI based JCA/JCE demo and crypto calculator
• Advanced Key Management Utility (ProtectToolkit C run-time component) offering extensive functionality including: Split key entry and creation, Split key backup and restore, Smart card key backup and restore (supporting an n-of-m secret sharing scheme), both graphical and console versions available
• Implementations across a wide range of platforms (including Windows, Linux, Solaris, HP-UP, AIX, SCO OpenServer)

Typical Application Integrations

• PKI Components such as Certification Authorities (CA), Registration Authorities (RA), Directory Services, OCSP Responders, Time Stamping Servers
• Access Control and Identity Management Systems
• Authentication and Key Servers (e.g. CAP)
• 3D Secure Internet Payment Access Control Servers (ACS)
• Card Management and Personalisation Systems (EMV, ID/ePassport, mobile telecommunications)
• Branch Network Security
• ATM and POS Terminal Management
• Electronic Commerce Systems, Online/Internet Banking Servers
• Payment Gateways and Merchant Systems
• SSL Cryptographic Accelerator for Secure Web Servers
• Database Encryption
• Internet Service Providers and Application Service Providers
• Electronic Toll Collection Systems
• PayTV, Digital Rights Management Systems
• Online Lotteries and Gaming & Gambling Solutions
• Document Signing and Notarization Systems
• Systems for private/confidential document storage, archival and serving