User`s guide

1. Introduction /

Overview

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Overview

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a framework for creating a secure method for exchanging

information based on public key cryptography, providing for trusted third-party vetting of, and

vouching for, user identities. It is an arrangement that consists of a system of digital certificates,

Certificate Authorities, and other registration authorities that verify and authenticate the validity of

each party involved in an internet transaction.

SafeNet’s Authentication Client enables integration with various security applications. It enables token

security applications and third party applications to communicate with the token. These include token

PKI solutions using PKCS#11 or proprietary token applications.

SafeNet Authentication Client enables the implementation of strong two-factor authentication using

standard certificates as well as encryption and digital signing of data. Generic integration with

PKCS#11 security interfaces enables out-of-the-box interoperability with a variety of security

applications offering secure web access, PC and data security, secure email, and more. PKI keys and

certificates can be created, stored, and used securely from within token hardware or software devices.

SafeNet Authentication Client can be deployed and updated using any standard software distribution

system.

The SafeNet Authentication Client Tools application is installed by the SafeNet Authentication Client,

providing easy-to-use configuration tools for users and administrators.