Setting a Certificate as KSP or CSP

When you select a certificate node in the SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced View, the cryptographic provider supported by the specific certificate is displayed under Private Key Data.

You can set a certificate type as Key Storage Provider (KSP) or Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP). This is typically required when you have a token enrolled with a legacy CSP that you want to convert to KSP, to enable support for the Suite B set of cryptographic algorithms (including SHA-2).

To set the certificate as KSP or CSP:

1         Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced View.
See Opening the Advanced View

2         In the left pane, expand the node of the required token.

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3         Right-click the required certificate, and from the shortcut menu, select Set as CSP or Set as KSP.

4         The Token Logon window opens.

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5         Enter the Token Password, and click OK.

The supported cryptographic provider is set.

 

 

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