Timestamping Authority is an on-premises timestamping solution based on RFC 3161 that guarantees that data, including documents or code, exists at a given time through the generation of digitally signed timestamps. Specifically:

  • Proof of the time when a digital signature was applied or validated.
  • Prevents code rejection, ensuring that the signature is valid when signing.
  • Enables digital signature verification after the certificate used for the signature is revoked or expired.

 See the following table for supported Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).

Hardware

Client driver

Firmware

Entrust nShield Connect XC

13.6.3 (FIPS 140-2 Level 3 mode supported)

12.60.15 & 12.60.2

Entrust nShield 5c

13.6.3

13.2.4

Thales Luna HSM 7

10.7.0

7.7.1-20