The nShield product line is a range of hardware security modules produced by nCipher (formerly Thales e-Security).
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using the ncipher CSP with the MSCAPI to do AES encryption
I'm trying to figure out how to use the MCSAPI to do AES encryption with the ncipher cryptographic service provider (CSP). What puzzles me is that the AesCryptoServiceProvider constructor does not accept a CspParameters class, used to specify…

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nCipher Using KeySafe generated AES Key in java
We have a AES Key generated from KeySafe Utility provided by nCipher.
How can we use this Key to encrypt data? Can we Create a KeyStore from the KeySafe generated Key?
I have found sample by creating blank keystore and creating new key from java…

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How to wrap Microsoft RSA key blob in HSM
I have a requirement to wrap an RSAPrivateKey in an HSM, such that it can be sent off to a Microsoft CA for key archival and I'm not sure what approach to take.
The issue is that the Microsoft RSA key format is proprietary and doesn't seem to be…

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.Net Crypto Service Provider error using nShield HSM
I am trying to use nShield from Thales to generate pair of asymmetric keys on it.
I have found the following example on msdn:
CspParameters csp = new CspParameters(1, "eToken Base Cryptographic Provider");
csp.Flags =…

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Getting java IAIK PKCS11 wrapper work for nfast
I am trying to get IAIK PKCS11 wrapper to work with nfast.
It is always expecting pkcs11wrapper library file and throws an error -
java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: pkcs11wrapper (Not found in java.library.path)
How do I get it to use the library…

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Keystore generation Entrust HSM not working
I am trying to set up an Entrust HSM Connect with the JCE/JCA Provider.
I've completed all the steps in the Guide (https://nshielddocs.entrust.com/connect-ug/12.80/application-interfaces) and now i struggle at "Application Interfaces". I've…

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Read Certificate from hsm and bind its private key to it and save in X509Store
I have a nshield HSM, my certificate and private key and public key are stored in it. When I read certificate from my HSM there isn't private key in it .I need this certificate to use in "AuthenticateAsServer". Also privateKey is not extractable…

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HSM nCipher: OCS protected key with quorum m/n
I'm developing a server that implements a stamping server using a key protected by an OCS. The current configuration uses a quorum of 1/3. So when the server is starting, it asks the passphrase of the OCS in order to load the key. The client wants…

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Will the Pkcs11Interop Cryptoki application, which is registered as HSM client to more than one HSMs) detects and sends requests to active HSM
We are using Pkcs11Interop API in our application to sign digest using the private keys stored in Thales nShield HSM.
To cater the DR Scenarios, our digital signatures application hosted server is enrolled as HSM client to both Primary Thales…

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Java code for nShield Connect
I am looking for a sample java code for connecting nShield Connect HSM by using PKCS11 library. RSA key is created on token slot 1 and soft token slot 2. Imported Certificate is on slot 1. I like to connect to HSM, read the slot 1 and find the…

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