Managing Key Management Systems

In order to ensure network resiliency, some EncrypTight configurations may have external ETKMSs installed in pairs: a primary ETKMS and a backup ETKMS. The ETPM distributes the policies to both the primary ETKMS and backup ETKMS. Only the primary ETKMS distributes the keys and policies to the PEPs. If a communication failure occurs with the primary ETKMS due to a ETKMS failure or network failure, the backup ETKMS assumes the generation and distribution of the keys and policies to the PEPs. Once communication with the primary ETKMS is reestablished, the primary resumes the distribution of the keys and policies to the PEPs.

CAUTION

Do not add backup ETKMSs as separate appliances in the Appliance Manager in ETEMS. Backup ETKMSs should only be specified in the Backup IP Address box in the ETKMS editor. Backup ETKMSs are not listed in the Appliance Manager view. If you add a backup ETKMS to the Appliance Manager, you can accidentally use it in network sets and policies, which will interfere with the ability of the server to act as a backup.

Adding ETKMSs

To add an ETKMS:

1From the perspective tab, click >> and select Appliance Manager.

2In the Appliance Manager, select File > New Appliance.

3Select Product Family > ETKMS and Software Version ETKMS n.n where n.n is the appropriate ETKMS version.

If you want to add a local ETKMS, select ETKMS LM and the appropriate software version. Enter the ETKMS properties in the ETKMS appliance editor as described in Table 40.

Figure 52 Key Management System appliance editor

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EncrypTight, ET0100A, ET0010A, ET1000A specifications

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