Abstract:
In a method a public key infrastructure (PKI) device receives a certificate signing request (CSR) and an identity assertion cryptographically bound to an end entity issuing the CSR. The PKI device validates the authenticity and integrity of the CSR using the identity assertion. In response to validating the authenticity and integrity of the CSR, the PKI device issues a certificate based on at least one of the CSR and fields in the identity assertion.
Abstract:
A HSM service controller receives an administrative request to enable a cloud-based application to have access to a cloud-based HSM service. The HSM service controller segments a cloud-based HSM into a plurality of VHSMs. The HSM service controller allocates to the cloud-based application, a source VHSM from among the plurality of VHSMs. The source VHSM includes an initial set of credentials, roles and/or metadata. The HSM service controller stores a handle for the source VHSM in association with a handle for the cloud-based application. The HSM service controller routes cryptography requests between the cloud-based application and the VHSM based on the handle for the source VHSM and the handle for the cloud-based application. The HSM service controller receives one or more management requests from the cloud-based application and executes cloud administrator functions responsive to the management request.