Credential management
Verasec vSEC:CMS

Configure the Futurex PKCS #11 library in vSEC:CMS

4min

Before performing the steps in this section, install and set up vSEC:CMS per the instructions outlined in the following Versasec support article: https://versasec.zendesk.com/hc/enus/articles/360014298379

After you install and configure vSEC:CMS, perform the following tasks to configure the PKCS #11 (FXPKCS11) library in vSEC:CMS:

1 | Log in to the vSEC:CMS Operator Console (OC)

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Start the vSEC:CMS Admin application.

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When prompted, insert your System Owner (SO) hardware credential.

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Enter the operator passcode for the System Owner and select [ Authenticate ].

If the authentication succeeds, the Admin application starts and logs you into the Operator Console.

2 | Enable the HSM Connector

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In the navigation menu, select Options > Connections.

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Select [ Configure ].

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In the Extras Connector Configuration dialog, select Hardware Security Module (HSM) in the list of available Connectors, select the >> button, and select [ OK ].

Upon success, Hardware Security Module (HSM) now displays under Enabled Connections.

3 | Add a new HSM Connection Template and confirm successful connection to the Vectera Plus

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In the navigation menu, select Options > Connections.

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Select [ Add ].

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In the HSM Configuration dialog, enter a name for the template and select FutureX VirtuCrypt in the drop-down list.

If vSEC:CMS can find the PKCS #11 module in the system path, the HSM Parameters section appears, and the path to the FXPKCS11 DLL file displays in the PKCS11 DLL name field.

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In the Slot field, select slot number 0.

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In the PIN field, enter the password for the identity configured in the FXPKCS11 configuration file (i.e., fxpkcs11.cfg), then select [ Check connection ].

If the connection succeeds, you see the following message: Server connection successfully established.

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Select [ OK ], then select [ Save ] to finish creating the template.