Black Box ET1000A Manual De Usuario

Using Enhanced Security Features

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EncrypTight User Guide

To generate a certificate signing request:
1 In the Appliances view, right-click the target appliance and click Generate Certificate Signing 

Request in the shortcut menu.

2 Complete the Subject Name fields (see 

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3 From the RSA Key Length box, select the size of the key that you want to use. The key is generated 

using the RSA algorithm. The RSA key size typically refers to the size of the modulus. A larger 
modulus is more secure, but the algorithm operations are slower. You can select from:

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512: Offers little security. Use only for very short-term security needs.

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768: Suitable for less valuable information.

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1024: Recommended for most corporate use.

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2048: Provides the highest level of security.

The Certificate Manager generates a certificate request in Privacy Enhanced Mail (PEM) format. 

4 When prompted, save the file. The file is saved with a .csr extension. 
5 Send the certificate request to a certificate authority, following their instructions for completing the 

request. If the request is successful, the certificate authority will send back an identity certificate that 
has been digitally signed with the private key of the certificate authority.