Creating a transport key (Entrust nShield)

Transport keys are used to protect DIGIPASS export file (DPX) data.

To create a transport key (Entrust nShield)

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Start the OneSpan Key Management Tool for Entrust nShield, by default:

    /opt/vasco/ias/bin/manager-xc

  3. Select an HSM ID to use for the key creation process.
  4. Insert the administrator or operator card into a card slot.
  5. Enter the ID of the slot in which the administrator/operator card is inserted.
  6. Select option 4, i.e. (4) Generate a Transport Key.

The OneSpan Key Management Tool for Entrust nShield will walk you through the required configurations for the transport key.

For more information, refer to the OneSpan Authentication Server Framework HSM Key Management for Entrust nShield Guide, included with OneSpan Authentication Server Framework.