The following Entrust solutions support a Hardware Security Module (HSM) for cryptographic operations.
- Certificate Authority (CA)
- Timestamping Authority (TSA)
- Validation Authority (EVA)
See the following table for supported versions.
Hardware | Client driver | Firmware |
|---|---|---|
Entrust nShield Connect XC | 13.9.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 3 mode supported) | 12.60.15 & 12.60.2 |
Entrust nShield 5c | 13.9.0 | 13.2.4 |
Thales Luna HSM 7 | 10.8.0 | 7.7.1-20 |
Thales TCT | 10.8.0 | 7.7.1-20 |
When integrating a Hardware Security Module (HSM):
- You do not need to install the client drivers because the solution already includes this software. However, these client drivers cannot be updated.
- You cannot use HSMs from different providers simultaneously, meaning that nShield and Thales HSMs cannot coexist within the same deployment.
- You can only use 1/N card sets. A card set of, for example, 2/5 cards is not supported.
- Changing the settings of an Entrust nShield HSM requires the steps described in Administrating nShield HSM integration.
Validation Authority may experience limitations with Thales TCT on high-availability installations. Please report any issues to the Thales support team.