Venafi Control Plane for Machine Identities
This document shows you how to configure the Futurex KMES Series 3 with Venafi Trust Protection Platform (TPP) by PKCS #11 libraries. For other questions about your KMES Series 3 device, see the relevant user guide.
Venafi TPP is a software solution designed to protect and manage cryptographic keys and digital certificates. It provides security for machine-to-machine connections and communications, safeguarding the flow of information to trusted machines and preventing unauthorized data loss
The following breakdown shows some of the main functionalities and components of Venafi TPP:
Function or component
Description
Certificate Management
Venafi TPP enables businesses to automate the lifecycle of their cryptographic keys and digital certificates, including everything from the initial request and installation to ongoing maintenance, renewal, and eventual retirement.
Policy and Workflow Automation
The platform offers advanced policy and workflow capabilities, enabling organizations to enforce consistent security practices across all certificates and key types.
Visibility and Control
Venafi TPP provides complete visibility into key and certificate usage. It provides detailed insights into where certificates and keys are used, who has access to them, and the current state of their health.
Scalability
The platform handles large-scale enterprise environments with millions of keys and certificates.
Threat Identification and Response
The platform can identify anomalies, potential compliance issues, and security risks related to keys and certificates. It can also automatically remediate identified problems.
Machine Identity Protection
The platform also ensures secure machine-to-machine communication by providing proper machine identity. It identifies and controls the use of SSH keys, ensuring that only authorized machines can access network resources.
This guide covers the following tasks:
- Install Futurex PKCS #11.
- Configure KMES Series 3.
- Edit the Futurex PKCS #11 configuration file.
- Configure Venafi TPP to integrate with the KMES Series 3.
The following sections show you how to perform these tasks.