Features & Applications

Key Features

• Rich choice of cryptographic algorithms, including 3DES, RC2, RC4, RSA (up to 4096)
• Provision of two MS-CAPI provider types in one package (RSA FULL and RSA SCHANNEL)
• Remote client/server operation for exporting MS-CAPI services across a TCP/IP network
• Scalability and high availability by supporting multiple HSMs in Work Load Distribition (WLD) mode
• Secure Channel / Trusted Path between API (host library) and HSM (both PCI and network attached modules)
• Dedicated Windows GUI-based HSM Administration Utility including functionality for: HSM Device Management and Security Policy Configuration (e.g. FIPS mode), Firmware Upgrade, Multi Adapter Management, Keyset Creation and Space Allocation/De-Allocation
• Dedicated Windows-based Keyset Management Utility providing: Keyset Password Access Management, Key Container Creation and Removal, Key Pair Generation (SIGN or EXCHANGE) and Deletion, Management of Key Properties (e.g. EXPORTABLE)
• Seamless integration with Microsoft's CA Key Backup and Recovery plus Private Key Archiving and Recovery Scheme
• Full integration with Microsoft Certificate Services (PKI) and InternetInformation Server (IIS)

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