Infineon Security Platform Solution - PKCS #12 Import Wizard

Infineon Security Platform PKCS #12 Import Wizard

The Infineon Security Platform PKCS #12 Import Wizard is used to import Personal Information Exchange files into the Security Platform.

A Personal Information Exchange file (PKCS #12) has the file extension ".pfx" or ".p12". A PKCS #12 file created for you contains your certificate and private key. Additionally it may also contain a certificate chain, i.e. all Certification Authority (CA) certificates which are needed to validate your certificate. To maintain security, the private key in a PKCS #12 file is protected with a password.

Difference to Microsoft Certificate Import Wizard

PC without Security Platform: PKCS #12 files are imported using the Microsoft Certificate Import Wizard. Your private key is secured by software.

PC with Security Platform: PKCS #12 files are imported using the Security Platform PKCS #12 Import Wizard. Your private key is secured by the Trusted Platform Module. This way the protection of your private key is improved.

Wizard Steps

Step	Comment
1. PKCS #12 File to import	Specify the file you want to import
2. Options	Set the PKCS #12 Import Options

Application Startup

To start the Infineon Security Platform PKCS #12 Import Wizard, click Import... in the Security Platform Certificate Viewer. The Security Platform Certificate Viewer can be started via the Settings Tool (Settings Tool - User Settings - Manage...).

 

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