Select the Hsm tab of the Configuration page to configure the connection with the HSM (Hardware Security Module).
Mandatory: Yes.
Number of sessions
The maximum number of concurrent PKCS #11 sessions on the HSM.
Mandatory: When the Vendor value is nshield or thales.
HSM PIN
The PIN (Personal Identification Number) of the HSM (Hardware Security Module).
Mandatory: When the Vendor value is nshield or thales.
Token Label
The label of the HSM token that contains the private key for timestamp signing.
Mandatory: When the Vendor value is nshield or thales.
Vendor
The vendor of the security module.
| Vendor | Security module | 
|---|---|
| none | Built-in software PKCS #11 module. | 
| nshield | nShield HSM. See HSM requirements for the supported models. | 
| thales | Thales HSM. See HSM requirements for the supported models. | 
It is recommended to select a Hardware Security Module (HSM).
Mandatory: Yes.