System Administration Guide: Security Services

Administering the Cryptographic Framework (Task Map)

The following task map points to procedures for administering software and hardware providers in the Solaris Cryptographic Framework.

Task	Description	For Instructions
List the providers in the Solaris Cryptographic Framework	Lists the algorithms, libraries, and hardware devices that are available for use in the Solaris Cryptographic Framework.	How to List Available Providers
Add a software provider	Adds a PKCS #11 library or a kernel module to the Solaris Cryptographic Framework. The provider must be signed.	How to Add a Software Provider
Prevent the use of a user-level mechanism	Removes a software mechanism from use. The mechanism can be enabled again.	How to Prevent the Use of a User-Level Mechanism
Temporarily disable mechanisms from a kernel module	Temporarily removes a mechanism from use. Usually used for testing.	How to Prevent the Use of a Kernel Software Provider
Uninstall a provider	Removes a kernel software provider from use.	Example 14–22
List available hardware providers	Shows the attached hardware, shows the mechanisms that the hardware provides, and shows which mechanisms are enabled for use.	How to List Hardware Providers
Disable mechanisms from a hardware provider	Ensures that selected mechanisms on a hardware accelerator are not used.	How to Disable Hardware Provider Mechanisms and Features
Restart or refresh cryptographic services	Ensures that cryptographic services are available.	How to Refresh or Restart All Cryptographic Services