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This document provides information about configuring Futurex HSMs with Ansible by using Futurex PKCS #11 libraries. For additional questions related to your HSM, see the relevant user guide.

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About Ansible

Ansible is an open-source IT automation tool developed by Red Hat. It automates various IT tasks, such as configuration management, application deployment, orchestration, and task automation.

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Using HSMs to protect Ansible private keys

Ansible can work with private keys stored on hardware security modules (HSMs), which helps to prevent the disclosure of the keys and enables the secure usage of private keys to perform various functions.. With this integration, you can securely reference your private key stored in an HSM to perform automated tasks with Ansible Playbooks by using the Futurex PKCS #11 library and OpenSSL.

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Guardian integration

The Guardian Series 3 introduces mission-critical viability to core cryptographic infrastructure, including:
  • Centralization of device management
  • Elimination of points of failure
  • Distribution of transaction loads
  • Group-specific function blocking
  • User-defined grouping systems
See the applicable guide in the Futurex Portal for configuring HSMs with the Guardian Series 3, including PKCS #11 and CNG configuration.