The following task map points to tasks for using the cryptographic framework.
| Task | Description | For Instructions | 
|---|---|---|
| Protect individual files or sets of files | Ensures that file content has not been tampered with. Prevents files from being read by intruders. These procedures can be done by ordinary users. | Protecting Files With the Solaris Cryptographic Framework (Task Map) | 
| Administer the framework | Adds, configures, and removes software providers. Disables and enables hardware provider mechanisms. These procedures are administrative procedures. | |
| Sign a provider | Enables a provider to be added to the Solaris Cryptographic Framework. These procedures are developer procedures. |