Secure Computing SafeNet, Sidewinder Version 5.1.0.02, Soft-PK Version 5.1.3 Build 4 Managing CA- based certificates

Managing CA-based certificates
Configuring Sidewinder for Soft-PK Clients 3-9
Managing CA-
based certificates If you are using a CA to authorize certificates, use the following
procedures to define the CA, request the firewall and CA certificates,
and define the remote identities of each client within Sidewinder
(needed later when setting up your VPN connections).
Defining a CA to use and obtaining the CA root cert
To request a CA certificate for Sidewinder, do the following from
Cobra.
1. Select Services Configuration -> Certificate Management and click the
Certificates Authorities tab. Click New.
Figure 3-5.
Create New Certificate
Authority window
2. In the New Certificate Authority window, specify the name, type, and
location of the CA.
3. Click Add, then click Close.
4. Click Get CA Cert to request the CA certificate and import it to the
firewall
5. Click Get CRL to manually retrieve a new Certificate Revocation List (CRL)
from the CA.