Secure Computing Sidewinder Version 5.1.0.02, SafeNet, Soft-PK Version 5.1.3 Build 4 Requirements

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Requirements

Requirements

To configure VPN communication between Sidewinder and Soft-PK clients, your Sidewinder must be configured with the proper VPN parameter settings and access rules. In addition, depending on your VPN connection set up, you may also need to define the proper digital certificates.

To run the Soft-PK VPN client, each remote system must meet minimum hardware and software requirements. In addition, the system must be able to make a connection with the Internet through any of a number of means (for example, a dial-up networking facility, an Ethernet LAN interface, DSL, cable modem, etc.).

Before starting your VPN setup, ensure that your environment meets the requirements listed in this section.

Sidewinder and other network requirements

The network over which Soft-PK and Sidewinder will be used must meet the basic requirements listed in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1. Network requirements for using Soft-PK with Sidewinder

Category	Requirement

Network	A network infrastructure with at least one installed and
	operational Sidewinder.
	Note: You can protect more than one LAN with a single
	Sidewinder.

Sidewinder	Sidewinder Version 5.1 or latera
	VPN feature license

Remote client	Connection to the Internet (via a dial-up line, DSL, cable
Internet	modem, etc.)
connection

If using digital	Digital certificates based on Sidewinder self-signed
certificate	certificates,
authentication	or
	or
	Digital certificates from a public CA or your own CA
	server. (Registration over the network using SCEP is
	recommended.)

a. This document is based on Sidewinder running Version 5.1.0.02.

Getting Started	1-3

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Contents VPN Administration Guide Page Copyright Notice Printing History B L E O F C O N T E N T S Installing and Working with Soft-PK Who should read this guide? About this GuideOrganized How this guide isAbout Sidewinder About Soft-PKAbout digital certificates Viewing and printing this document onlineViii About this chapter Getting StartedAbout Soft-PK & Sidewinder VPNs Sidewinder and other network requirements RequirementsSoft-PK requirements Roadmap to deploying your VPNs 4c1 Define remote identities within Sidewinder Sidewinder systemSatisfy Sidewinder, network, & system requirements Plan your VPN configurationCreate/Request the digital certificates If using pre-shared keys passwordsConfigure the VPN connections on the Sidewinder Troubleshoot any connection problems Planning Your VPN Configuration Identifying basic VPN connection needs Using digital certificate authentication Identifying authentication requirementsPrivate key file Certificate file with public keyNo CA needed Closer look at self-signed certificatesFor a small number of VPN ClientsCloser look at CA-based certificates Understanding pre-shared key authenticationExtended authentication VPN tunnel terminating on trusted burb Determining where you will terminate your VPNsMore about virtual burbs and VPNs Select Firewall Administration Burb ConfigurationDefining a virtual burb Sidewinder Understanding Sidewinder client address poolsUnderstanding Sidewinder client address pools Configuring Sidewinder for Soft-PK Clients Click Apply Configure the Isakmp server Enable the cmd, egd, and isakmp serversEnable Select VPN Configuration Isakmp ServerConfiguring ACL & proxies entries for VPN connections Creating & exporting a firewall certificate Managing Sidewinder self- signed certsClick OK when done Specify the following Firewall Certificate settingsMail Address Creating & exporting remote certificates Select Services Configuration Certificate ManagementSelect the Remote Certificates tab. Click New Click Add to add the certificate to the Certificates list Specify the following Remote Certificate settingsKey File GeneratedReturn to for each remote client Defining a CA to use and obtaining the CA root cert Managing CA- based certificatesRequesting a certificate for the firewall Click Add to send the enrollment request Specify the firewall certificate informationRetrieve the key, revoke, etc Determining identifying information for client certificates Certificate Identities defined on the firewall Defining remote client identities in SidewinderManaging pre- shared keys passwords Configuring the VPN on the Sidewinder Enabled Select Yes Burb Field Setting Local Network/IPNew button to specify the IP Address / Hostname Example, if you specify 24 with an IP addressCertificate VPN from the list provided Firewall Identity Require Extended Enable this checkbox AuthenticationType Firewall to the remote client Value This field cannot be editedClient TypeEdited Click Close Save your settings!4. Click Add to save the settingsRemote Identity Page Installing and Working with Soft-PK Soft-PK installation notes Determining Soft-PK status from icon variations Starting Soft-PKActivating/Deactivating Soft-PK Right-click the Soft-PK tray icon to access menuMeans Soft-PK security policy is currently active Certificate Manager About the Soft-PK program optionsSecurity Policy Editor Log ViewerManaging certificates on Soft-PK Setting up Sidewinder self-signed certificatesSetting up CA-based certificates Get your CA administrator to approve your request Click Advanced to select a certificate service providerSelect the Generate Exportable Key check box Importing certificate in Soft-PK Verification window Importing a personal certificate into Soft-PK Import Certificate Password WindowCertificate file Select Options Secure Specified Connections Configuring a security policy on the Soft-PKEnable the Connect using Secure Gateway Tunnel box If using digital certificatesSpecify the interface information New connection Named SecureVPNConfiguring a security policy on the Soft-PK Encryption and Data Integrity/Algorithms fields Optional Click Save to save the policy on this system SA Life Select Unspecified to default to Sidewinder settingsPage Deploying Soft-PK to Your End Users Word OverviewFormat Security policy Soft-PK setup.exe file and supporting filesCannot modify Customizing the user worksheet Specifying installation instructionsSpecifying dial-up network instructions Specifying certificate import/request instructions Specifying basic connection information Specifying security policy instructionsAbout this appendix Soft-PK Log ViewerSoft-PK Connection Monitor To view the details More about the Connection MonitorSidewinder troubleshooting commands Page Part Number 86-0935037-A