SafeNet Authentication

Client (Windows)
Version 10.6 (GA)
User Guide
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Product Version: 10.6 (GA)

Document Number: 007-013561-005, Rev. B
Release Date: July 2018

SafeNet Authentication Client 10.6 (GA) User Guide 2

Document Number: 007-013561-005, Rev B
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Additional Documentation
The following publications are available:
• 007-013560-005 SafeNet Authentication Client 10.6 (GA) Administrator Guide Rev B
• 007-013559-008 SafeNet Authentication Client 10.6 (GA) Release Notes Rev C

SafeNet Authentication Client 10.6 (GA) User Guide 3

Document Number: 007-013561-005, Rev B
 Table of Contents
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Friendly Admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

3 SafeNet Authentication Client User Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Overview of SafeNet Authentication Client User Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SafeNet Authentication Client Tray Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Running the SafeNet Authentication Client Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
SAC Tray Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Opening the SafeNet Authentication Client Tray Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Selecting the Token from the SAC Tray Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Closing SafeNet Authentication Client Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
SafeNet Authentication Client Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Opening the Simple View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Token Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Simple View Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Opening the Advanced View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Advanced View Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Tokens Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Selected Token Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Certificate Type Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Common Criteria Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
ECC Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Selected Certificate Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Settings Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Client Settings Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Data Objects Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Orphan Objects Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the Virtual Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Validating Binary Signatures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

4 Using PIN Pad Readers with SAC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

PIN Pad Readers with IDPrime MD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
PIN Pad Management Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
PIN Pad Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
PIN Pad Functional Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

5 Token Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selecting the Active Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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 Viewing and Copying Token Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Logging On to the Token as a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Renaming a Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Changing the Token Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Activating a Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Unlocking a Token by the Challenge-Response Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Deleting Token Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Importing a Certificate to a Token. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Importing Common Criteria Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Exporting a Certificate from a Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Viewing Supported Cryptographic Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Setting a Certificate as KSP or CSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Setting a Certificate as Default or Auxiliary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Clearing a Default Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Deleting a Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Logging On to the Token as an Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Changing the Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Setting a Token Password by an Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Synchronizing Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Reader Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

6 Token Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Token Initialization Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Initializing eToken Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Setting the RSA Key Secondary Authentication Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Initializing IDPrime Based Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Initializing IDPrime Based Common Criteria Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Initializing IDPrime Devices (Non Common Criteria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

7 SafeNet Virtual Tokens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Overview of SafeNet Virtual Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Connecting a SafeNet Virtual Token. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Disconnecting or Deleting a SafeNet Virtual Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Using a SafeNet Virtual Token to Replace a Lost Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Unlocking a SafeNet Virtual Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Generating a One-Time Password (OTP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Using a SafeNet Virtual Token on an External Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Using an Emulated SafeNet Virtual Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

8 Common Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Working with Common Criteria Certified Tokens and Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
PKCS#11 Digital Signature PIN Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Unlinked Mode (4 Passwords) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Unlinked Mode Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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 Change Digital Signature PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Change Digital Signature PUK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Set Digital Signature PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Linked Mode (2 Passwords) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Linked Mode PIN Policy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Operational Differences and Role Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

9 SafeNet eToken 5300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

eToken 5300 Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Viewing eToken 5300 information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Using the eToken 5300 Touch Sense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
eToken 5300 Touch Sense Timeout and Grace period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Touch Sense Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Touch Sense Grace Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

10 Client Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Setting Password Quality (eToken Devices only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Copying User Certificates to a Local Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Copying CA Certificates to a Local Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Enabling Single Logon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Allowing Password Quality Configuration on Token after Initialization (eToken Devices only) . . . . . . . . . .93
Allowing Only an Administrator to Configure Password Quality on Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Showing the SafeNet Authentication Client Tray Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Defining Automatic Logoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Enabling Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

11 Token Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Setting eToken Password Quality (Password Quality Tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Setting Private Data Caching Mode (Advanced Tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Setting RSA Key Secondary Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Setting IDPrime PIN Quality (PIN Quality Tab). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Setting IDPrime PIN Properties (Advanced Tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

12 Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Viewing and Importing Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

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 2 – Introduction

Introduction

SafeNet Authentication Client enables token operations and the implementation of token PKI-based solutions.

Overview
SafeNet Authentication Client is Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) middleware that provides a secure method for
exchanging information based on public key cryptography, enabling trusted third-party verification of user
identities. It utilizes a system of digital certificates, Certificate Authorities, and other registration authorities that
verify and authenticate the validity of each party involved in an Internet transaction.
SafeNet Authentication Client provides easy-to-use configuration tools for users and administrators..

NOTE:
The term Token is used throughout the document and is applicable to both Smart
Cards and Tokens.

Friendly Admin Password

The Friendly Admin Password feature permits the use of a short password instead of an admin key made up of
24 binary bytes or 48 Hexadecimal digits.
IDGo 800 UI and SAC 10.0 UI require a 48 Hexadecimal PIN to be entered.
The Friendly Admin Password (known as Friendly Admin) works with all IDPrime devices.
The Friendly Admin uses a user secret in the range of 8 to 32 ASCII7 characters.

NOTE:
• The user secret that is made up of 8-23 or 25-32 ASCII7 characters derives a 24 byte
long Admin Key. The user secret that is made up of 24 ASCII7 characters is used
without derivation.

For IDPrime CC devices (840 / 3840 / eToken 5110 CC):

When working in linked mode (Chapter 8: Working with Common Criteria Certified Tokens and Cards (page 80))
the Digital Signature PUK is derived from the Admin Key. This is not part of the Friendly Admin feature, but can
be used together.

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The password sizes: 24 bytes and 48 hexadecimal digits are maintained for backward compatibility with SAC
10.0 and IDGo 800.

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SafeNet Authentication Client User Interfaces

This section describes the SafeNet Authentication Client user interfaces.

NOTE:
• If a customized version of SafeNet Authentication Client is installed, the graphics you see may
be different from those displayed in this guide.
• In some installations, the word Password is replaced by PIN or Passcode.
• The term Token is used throughout the document and is applicable to both Smart Cards and
Tokens.

Overview of SafeNet Authentication Client User Interfaces

Administrators use SafeNet Authentication Client Tools to set token policies. Users use SAC Tools to perform
basic token management functions, such as changing passwords and viewing certificates on the tokens. In
addition, SAC Tools provides users and administrators with a quick and easy way to import digital certificates and
keys between a computer and a token.
SAC Tools includes an initialization feature allowing administrators to initialize tokens according to specific
organizational requirements or security modes, and a password quality feature which sets parameters to
calculate a token password quality rating.
SAC Tools provides information about the token, including its identification and capabilities. It has access to
information stored on the token such as keys and certificates, and enables management of content, such as
password profiles.

CAUTION:
Do not disconnect a token from the USB port, or remove a smart card from the reader,
during an operation. This can corrupt the data on the token or smart card.

SafeNet Authentication Client provides two user interfaces:

• SafeNet Authentication Client Tray Icon
• for quick access to several token operations
• SafeNet Authentication Client Tools
• provides information about each connected token, including its identification and capabilities.
• can access information stored on each connected token, such as keys and certificates.
• enables management of token content, such as password policy.

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SafeNet Authentication Client Tray Icon

The SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon offers a shortcut menu to several token operations.

The SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon is displayed in the Windows taskbar as follows:

No Tokens Connected One Token Connected Multiple Tokens Connected

Running the SafeNet Authentication Client Monitor

The SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon is displayed only when the SafeNet Authentication Client Monitor is
running.

NOTE:
If SafeNet Authentication Client is open and the tray icon is not displayed in the Windows
taskbar, see Chapter 10: Showing the SafeNet Authentication Client Tray Icon, on page 94.

To open SafeNet Authentication Client on Windows:

• From the Windows taskbar, select Start > All Programs > SafeNet > SafeNet Authentication Client >
SafeNet Authentication Client.

SAC Tray Menu Functions

The following functions can be accessed quickly by right-clicking the tray menu:
• Tools: opens SafeNet Authentication Client Tools.
• About: displays product version information and license information, enables license import and the
validation of SAC binary signatures.
• Token selection: allows you to select one of the connected tokens to be the active token. This function
is available only when more than one token is connected.
• Change Token Password: opens the Change Password window for the selected token. See Chapter 5:
Changing the Token Password, on page 32.
• Unlock Token: opens the Token window for the selected token. See Chapter 5: Activating a Token, on
page 34.
• Certificate Information: opens the Token Certificate Information window for the selected token.
• Log On to Flash/Log Off from Flash: displayed when a SafeNet eToken 7300 having a password-
protected flash partition is connected. Opens the Log On to Token window for the selected token. See
Chapter 5: Logging On to the Token as a User, on page 30.
• Exit: closes SafeNet Authentication Client and the tray icon.

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The following functions may be displayed, depending on the configuration of your system:
• SAM Agent (Windows): launches the SAM Desktop Agent application. For more information, see the
SafeNet Authentication Manager User Guide.
• Delete Token Content: removes the deletable data from the selected token.
• Generate OTP: generates an OTP on the selected SafeNet Virtual token. This function is available only
if the selected SafeNet Virtual token is configured to support this function.
• Synchronize Password (Windows): Synchronizes your token password with your domain password.
Use this feature only when requested by your administrator.

Opening the SafeNet Authentication Client Tray Menu

To access the shortcut menu from the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon:
• Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon.

Selecting the Token from the SAC Tray Menu

If more than one token is connected, select which token to work with.

To select from multiple tokens in the tray menu:

1. Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon.
The SafeNet Authentication Client tray menu opens. Among the options, a list is displayed of the names and
serial numbers of the connected tokens.

2. Hover the mouse over the required token.

Options for the selected token are displayed.

3. Select the required option.

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Closing SafeNet Authentication Client Monitor

To close SafeNet Authentication Client:
1. Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon, and from the shortcut menu, select Exit.
A warning message is displayed.
2. Click OK.

SafeNet Authentication Client Tools

Administrators use SafeNet Authentication Client Tools to set token policies. Users use SafeNet Authentication
Client Tools to perform basic token management functions, such as changing passwords and viewing certificates
on a connected token. In addition, SafeNet Authentication Client Tools provides users and administrators with a
quick and easy way to import keys from a computer to a token, and to transfer digital certificates between a
computer and a token.
SafeNet Authentication Client Tools allows administrators to initialize tokens according to specific organizational
requirements or security modes. It includes a password quality feature that sets parameters to calculate a token
password quality rating.

CAUTION:
Do not disconnect a token from the USB port, or remove a smart card from the reader,
during an operation. This can corrupt the data on the token or smart card.

SafeNet Authentication Client Tools includes two viewing options:

• Simple view: to perform common tasks
See "Opening the Simple View" on page 10.
• Advanced view: for extensive control over SafeNet Authentication Client and your connected tokens
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
Each view displays two panes:
• The left pane indicates which token (Simple view) or which object (Advanced view) is to be managed.
• The right pane enables the user to perform specific actions to the selected token or object.
A toolbar at the top of the window enables certain actions to be initiated in both views.

SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Toolbar

A toolbar is displayed at the top of the SafeNet Authentication Client Tools window, in both Simple and Advanced
views. The toolbar contains the following icons:

Icon Action

Advanced View – switches from the Simple to the Advanced view

Simple View – switches from the Advanced to the Simple view

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Icon (Cont.) Action (Cont.)

Refresh – refreshes the data for all connected tokens

About – displays product version information, license information, enables license import and the
validation of SAC binary signatures

Help – opens the Help feature

Home – opens the company website

Opening the Simple View

When SafeNet Authentication Client Tools is opened, the Simple view is displayed.

To open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools:

Do one of the following:
• Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon, and from the shortcut menu, select Tools.
• From the Windows taskbar, select Start > All Programs > SafeNet > SafeNet Authentication Client >
SafeNet Authentication Client Tools.

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The SafeNet Authentication Client Tools window opens in the Simple view.

NOTE:
If a customized version of SafeNet Authentication Client is installed, the graphics you see
may be different from those displayed in this guide.

When at least one token is connected, an icon representing each connected token is displayed in the left
pane. The selected token is marked by a shaded rectangle.

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Token Icons
The icon displayed indicates the type of token that is connected.

Icon Token Type

• SafeNet eToken NG-Flash For a full list of supported tokens, see

the Supported Tokens and Smart
• SafeNet eToken 5300
Cards section in the SafeNet
• SafeNet Virtual Token Authentication Client Release Notes.
• SafeNet eToken 5110

• SafeNet eToken NG-OTP

• SafeNet Virtual Token (with OTP support)

• SafeNet Virtual Temp Token

• SafeNet Rescue Token

• Smart Card reader – no card connected

• Gemalto IDPrime MD
Smart Card reader – card connected:d 3840/3840 B
• SafeNet eToken 5110 • Gemalto IDPrime MD 830-FIPS
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 840/840 B For a full list of supported tokens, see
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 940/3940 B the SafeNet Authentication Client
Release Notes.
Note: This icon is also displayed when
connecting an IDPrime MD 940/3940
device, which needs to be activated
• Token with corrupted data using an Activation PIN.
See Chapter 5: Activating a Token
(page 34)

• Unknown token

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Simple View Functions

In the right pane, select an enabled button to perform the action described:

Function Description

Rename Token Sets a new name for the token

Change Token Password Changes the token password

Unblock Token Unblocks the token and resets the token password

Delete Token Content Removes deletable data from the token (enabled by default)

View Token Info Provides detailed information about the token

Disconnects the SafeNet Virtual Token or SafeNet Rescue Token, with an

Disconnect SafeNet Virtual Token
option to also delete it

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Opening the Advanced View

The SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view provides additional token management functions.

To open the SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view:

1. Do one of the following:
• Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon, and from the shortcut menu, select Tools.
• On Windows: From the Windows taskbar, select Start > All Programs > SafeNet > SafeNet
Authentication Client > SafeNet Authentication Client Tools.
The SafeNet Authentication Client Tools window opens in the Simple view.
2. Click the Advanced View icon.
The SafeNet Authentication Client Tools window opens in the Advanced view.

The left pane provides a tree view of the different objects to be managed. The tree expands to show objects
of the connected tokens.

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Advanced View Functions

You can access the advanced functions by selecting the required object from the left pane in the Tools Advanced
View window.

To access the Advanced functions:

1. In the SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view window, expand the tree in the left pane to display
the required object.
The relevant functions are displayed in the right pane.
2. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, right-click the object, and select the required function from the shortcut menu.
• In the left pane, select the object.
In the right pane, click the appropriate icon, or select the required tab.

Tokens Node
When you select the Tokens node in the left pane, the list of connected tokens is displayed in the right pane, and
icons are displayed above them.

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The following functions are available:

Function Icon Right-Click Menu Item

Reader Settings
Reader Settings
See Chapter 5: “Reader Settings” on page 50.

Connect SafeNet Virtual Token

See Chapter 7: Connecting a SafeNet Virtual Token, Connect SafeNet Virtual Token
on page 75.

Selected Token Node

The token names are displayed in the left pane. When you select a token name, the following occurs:
• Information about the token is displayed in the right pane, and function icons are displayed above it
• The name of the token reader is displayed in the tool-tip
Right-click a token name to open a drop-down menu of the functions available for that token.
The following user functions are available:
:

User Function Icon Right-Click

Menu Item
Initialize Token
Initialize Token
See Chapter 6: Token Initialization, on page 51.

Log On to Token
Log On to Token
See Chapter 5: Logging On to the Token as a User, on page 30.

Import Certificate
Import Certificate
See Chapter 5: Importing a Certificate to a Token, on page 38.

Change Password
Change Password
See Chapter 5: Changing the Token Password, on page 32.

Rename Token
Rename Token
See Chapter 5: Renaming a Token, on page 31.

Disconnect SafeNet Virtual Token

(Enabled for SafeNet Virtual Token or SafeNet Rescue Token only)
Disconnect
See Chapter 7: Disconnecting or Deleting a SafeNet Virtual Token, on page
76.

Copy to Clipboard
(None)
See Chapter 5: Viewing and Copying Token Information, on page 29.

Change Digital Signature PIN Change Digital

See Chapter 8: Change Digital Signature PIN (page 82) Signature PIN

Change Digital Signature PUK Change Digital

See Chapter 8: Change Digital Signature PUK (page 83) Signature PUK

Set Digital Signature PIN Set Digital

See Chapter 8: Set Digital Signature PIN (page 84) Signature PIN

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NOTE:
Depending on the token type, additional options may be displayed in the dropdown menu.

Some administrator functions are available only if an Administrator Password has been set for the token. The
administrator icons are located on the right side of the window, enclosed within a border:

See Chapter 5: Logging On to the Token as an Administrator, on page 46.

NOTE:
Administrator functions are not supported by iKey devices. The option is available on iKey
devices that were initialized using BSec with the keys. After an iKey device is locked the
option becomes available.

Certificate Type Node

If the selected token contains certificates, one or two of the following Certificate Type nodes are displayed in the
left pane under the token’s node:
• User Certificates
• Administrator (ECC)
• Certificate Authority Certificates (CA)
• Common Criteria Certificates (CC)
When you select a Certificate Type node, a list of the appropriate certificates on the token is displayed in the right
pane.

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Depending on the certificate type, the following functions may be available:

User Function Icon Right-Click Menu Item

Import Certificate
See Chapter 5: Importing a Certificate to a Token, on Import Certificate
page 38.

Reset Default Certificate Selection

See Chapter 5: Clearing a Default Certificate, on page Reset Default Certificate Selection.
45.

A node for each certificate is displayed in the left pane under the Certificate Type node.

Common Criteria Certificates

Common Criteria (CC) Certificates are supported by eTokens and Gemalto IDPrime MD cards.
Common Criteria certified devices require a common criteria certificate to be imported onto the token/card. This
provides an extra authentication layer for digital signing purposes.

NOTE:
Standard Common Criteria devices support only ECC 256. For more information please
refer to the IDPrime MD Card Configuration manual.

See Chapter 5: “Importing Common Criteria Certificates” on page 40.

The following devices support CC Certificates:
• SafeNet eToken 5110 CC
• SafeNet eToken 5100 CC
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 840
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 840 B
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 3840
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 3840 B
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 8840 Micro SD Card

ECC Certificates
ECC Certificates are supported by eTokens and Gemalto IDPrime MD cards.
The following devices support ECC Certificates:
• SafeNet eToken PRO Java 72K ECC
• SafeNet eToken 5110, 5110 HID
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 830-FIPS
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 830-ICP
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 830 B
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 3810
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 3810 MIFARE 1K
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 3811

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• Gemalto IDPrime MD 840 B

• Gemalto IDCore 30B eToken

Selected Certificate Node

When you select a certificate under the User certificates, CA certificates, or CC certificates node, information
about the certificate is displayed in the right pane.

Some or all of the following functions are available:

User Function Icon Right-Click Menu Item

Delete Certificate
Delete Certificate
See "Deleting a Certificate" on page 46.

Export Certificate
Export Certificate
See "Exporting a Certificate from a Token" on page 42.

Set as Default
(None) Set as Default.
See "Setting a Certificate as Default or Auxiliary" on page 44.

Set as Auxiliary Set as Auxiliary.

(None)
See "Setting a Certificate as Default or Auxiliary" on page 44.

Copy to Clipboard
(None)
See "Viewing and Copying Token Information" on page 29.

Set as KSP / Set as CSP

(None) Set as KSP / Set as CSP.
See "Setting a Certificate as KSP or CSP" on page 44.

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Settings Node
Each connected device has a Settings node. Select it to see the settings in the right pane.
The following tabs exist for eToken devices:
• Password Quality
See Chapter 11: Setting eToken Password Quality (Password Quality Tab), on page 96.
• Advanced
See Chapter 11: Setting Private Data Caching Mode (Advanced Tab), on page 98

NOTE:
The Advanced tab is not used for iKey devices.

The following tabs exist for IDPrime and eToken 5110 CC devices:
• PIN Quality
See Chapter 11: Setting IDPrime PIN Quality (PIN Quality Tab), on page 100
• Advanced
See Chapter 11: Setting IDPrime PIN Properties (Advanced Tab), on page 102

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Client Settings Node

Even when no tokens are connected, the left pane includes a Client Settings node. Select it to view your
computer’s SafeNet Authentication Client Settings in the right pane.
The changes you make to the Client Settings window will affect eToken devices (excluding eToken 5110 CC) that
will be initialized using this computer after the changes have been saved.
Like the Settings window, the Client Settings window contains two tabs:
• Password Quality
• Advanced
See Chapter 10: Client Settings, on page 91.

Data Objects Node

Tokens used with Entrust applications have a Data Objects node which contains PKCS#11 data objects.

To view the contents of a data object:

1. In the left pane, under the token’s node, expand the Data Objects node.
Details of all the data objects (Name, Type, and Size) are displayed in the right pane.
2. Select a data object.
The contents of the data object (Value Name and Value Type) are displayed in the right pane.

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To delete a data object:

1. Select the value to be deleted.

2. Click the Delete Data Object icon .

Orphan Objects Node

An orphan object is a certificate without its key or a key without its certificate. A token's Orphan Objects node
displays these objects.

To view a token’s orphan objects:

1. In the left pane, under the token’s node, expand the Orphan Objects node.
2. Select an orphan object.

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The certificate data or the key data of the orphan object is displayed in the right pane.

To delete an orphan object:

1. Right-click the Orphan Object on the left, and select Delete.

2. Click the Delete Orphan Object icon .

Using the Virtual Keyboard

A virtual keyboard provides protection against kernel-level key loggers. It provides an additional layer of security
by enabling you to enter passwords without using the physical keyboard.

If your installation has been configured for virtual keyboard use, use it for the following functions:
• Token Logon
• Change Password

NOTES:
• The virtual keyboard is supported on Windows Operating Systems only.
• The virtual keyboard supports English characters only.
• To type an upper-case character, press Shift on your physical keyboard.

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Validating Binary Signatures

This feature verifies the integrity of SafeNet Authentication Client binary files. SAC binary (dll and exe files)
signatures can be validated using the About window in SAC Tools.
The binary verification process is performed via the standard Windows functionality (WinVerifyTrust).
WinVerifyTrust checks the following:
• The certificate used to sign the file chains up to a root certificate located in the trusted root certificate
store. This implies that the identity of the publisher has been verified by a certification authority.
• The end entity certificate has sufficient permission to sign code.

Verified Binaries:
The verified binaries are located under c:\windows\System32 and c:\windows\SysWoW64
The following binaries are verified:
• etCAPI.dll
• etCoreInst.dll
• eTOKCSP.dll
• eToken.dll
• eTPKCS11.dll
• etsapi.dll
• SNSCKSP.dll
• dkck201.dll
• eTokenMD.dll
• axaltocm.dll

NOTE:
The binary files above will be present in the System32 and SysWoW64 depending
on the customized installation parameters defined.

The DLL and EXE binaries are also verified under the following installation folders:
IDGo 800 Proxy and minidriver folders:
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemalto\IDGo 800 PKCS#11\
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemalto\IDGo 800 Minidriver\
SAC installation folder (default)
• C:\Program Files\SafeNet\Authentication\SAC\

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To validate SAC binary signatures:

1. Do one of the following:
• Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon, and from the shortcut menu, select About.
• Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
On the toolbar, click the About icon:

The About window opens.

2. Click Validate Binary Signatures.

The validation runs in the background and the results are displayed in the Validation Summary window.
3. Click OK to close the window.

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Using PIN Pad Readers with SAC

This chapter describes the capabilities and limitations of using PIN pad readers with IDPrime cards. A PIN pad
reader can be any device that has a keyboard for secure PIN entry, this could for example be a keyboard with an
embedded smart card reader. PIN pad readers are usually associated with smart cards that have the PIN type set
up as External PIN.
The following cards are supported with PIN Pad readers:
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 830
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 830 B (FIPS level 2)
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 840
• Gemalto IDPrime MD 840 B
• Gemalto IDPrime 3840
• Gemalto IDPrime 3840 B
• Gemalto IDPrime 3810
• Gemalto IDPrime 3811

PIN Pad Readers with IDPrime MD Cards

The following PINs can be External PINs for SAC PKCS#11 and IDGo 800 PKCS#11 libraries (and therefore
used with PIN pad readers):
• IDPrime MD 840 and 3840 Cards - Roles 1 and 3
• IDPrime MD 830 and 3810 - Role 1 only
The other PIN roles can be External PINs only for the PKCS#11 libraries.

NOTE:
PIN Pad Readers can be used for Role 3 (Digital Signature PIN) of IDPrime MD cards.
Note that the PIN entry will be requested for each signature performed with Role 3 as Role
3 protects Certificates with Non repudiation Key usage.

PIN Pad Management Scenarios

The table below describes the different scenarios for PINs and PIN pad readers:

Scenario Initial PIN Type Connected Reader PIN Operating Mode

1 Regular Normal Regular

2 Regular PIN Pad External

3 External Normal Regular

4 External PIN Pad External

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Regular - PIN is entered using the computer keyboard

External - PIN is entered using an external PIN pad reader
Setting the NoRegularFallback flag changes the third scenario as follows:
External PIN & Normal Reader - Login refused
Setting the NoAutoPINpad flag changes the second scenario as follows:
Regular PIN & PIN Pad Reader - Regular PIN

PIN Pad Functions

When performing the functions below using a PIN pad reader, the Use PIN pad to... notification window appears
requiring the PIN to be entered using the PIN pad reader.
• Logging on to the token (See Chapter 5: Logging On to the Token as a User (page 30))

• Change PIN (See Chapter 5: Changing the Token Password (page 32))

• Unlock Token by the Challenge Response Method (See Chapter 5: Activating a Token (page 34))

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• Setting a Token Password by an Administrator (See Chapter 5: Setting a Token Password by an

Administrator (page 48))

• When performing a See What You Sign (SWYS) operation, information is displayed on a SWYS reader
and must be signed using the SWYS PIN Pad reader.

PIN Pad Functional Limitations

The following functional limitations exist with the PIN pad:
• Secure Messaging (SM) PINs are not supported (FIPS level 3)
• EZIO Shield PRO reader does not support Secure Messaging (SM) protected operations such as import
key pair, generate key pair and change administrator key.
• Some PIN pad readers (i.e. EZIO Bluetooth and EZIO BLE) have their own built-in password policies.
When changing the password via these readers, the new password must comply with both the reader’s
password quality and card password quality policies.

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Token Management

SafeNet Authentication Client Tools and the SafeNet Authentication Client tray menu enable you to control the
use of your tokens.
When running a management task, ensure that the appropriate token remains connected until the process
completes!

NOTE:
If a customized version of SafeNet Authentication Client is installed, the graphics you see
may be different from those displayed in this guide.

Selecting the Active Token

If more than one token is connected, select which token to work with.

To set a token as the active token from the SafeNet Authentication Tools window:
1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools.
See Chapter 3: Opening the Simple View, on page 10 or Opening the Advanced View on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select the required token.

To set a token as the active token from the tray icon:

1. Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon.
The SafeNet Authentication Client tray menu opens.
2. Select the required token from the tray menu by hovering over the relevant token name. A sub-menu
appears displaying a list of tasks that can be performed on the active token.
3. Select the relevant option from the sub-menu.

Viewing and Copying Token Information

To view and copy token information:

1. To use the Simple view to view token information, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Simple view.
See "Opening the Simple View" on page 10.
b. In the left pane, select the required token.
c. In the right pane, select View Token Info.
d. Continue with step 3.
2. To use the Advanced view to view token information, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
b. In the left pane, select the node of the required token.

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c. Continue with step 3.

3. The Token Information is displayed.
The information displayed varies according to the type of token.

NOTE:
The Unblocking Codes retries remaining field for iKey devices is displayed only when the
token is locked.

4. To copy the token information to the clipboard, do one of the following:

• In the Token Information window, click Copy.

• In Advanced view, click the Copy to Clipboard icon:

5. To paste the copied token information, click the cursor in the target application, and paste the information.
6. Click OK.

Logging On to the Token as a User

You must log on to the token before you can use or change its token content.

To log on as a user:
1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.

NOTE:
If the Log Off from Token icon or the Log Off option is displayed, you are already logged
on to the token.

2. Do one of the following:

• In the left pane, select the node of the required token.

In the right pane, click the Log On to Token icon:

• In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Log On from the shortcut menu.
3. The Token Logon window opens.

4. Enter the token password, and click OK.

You are logged on to the token.

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Renaming a Token
The token name does not affect the token contents. It is used solely to identify the token.

TIP:
If you have more than one token, we recommend assigning each one a unique token name.

To rename a token:
1. To use the Simple view to rename a token, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Simple view.
See "Opening the Simple View" on page 10.
b. In the left pane, select the required token.
c. In the right pane, select Rename Token.
d. Continue with 3 below.
2. To use the Advanced view to rename a token, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
b. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the node of the required token.

In the right pane, click the Rename Token icon:

• In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Rename Token from the
shortcut menu.
c. Continue with step 3 below.
The Token Logon window opens.
3. Enter the token password, and click OK.
The Token Rename window opens.
4. Enter the new name in the New token name field, and click OK.
The new token name is displayed in the SafeNet Authentication Client Tools window.

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Changing the Token Password

TIP:
The term Token Password may be replaced by another term (for example, Token PIN),
depending on your SafeNet Authentication Client configuration.

SafeNet eTokens are supplied with an initial default token password. In most organizations, the initial token
password is 1234567890.
Gemalto IDPrime cards are supplied with an initial default token password: 0000.
To ensure strong, two-factor security, it is important for the user to change the initial token password to a private
password as soon as the new token is received.
When a token password has been changed, the new password is used for all token applications involving the
token. It is the user’s responsibility to remember the token password. Without it, the token cannot be used. The
administrator can set a token’s Password Quality settings to certain password complexity and usage
requirements.

NOTE:
The token password is an important security measure in safeguarding your company’s
private information. The best passwords are at least eight characters long, and include
upper- and lower-case letters, special characters such as punctuation marks, and
numbers appearing in a random order. We recommend against using passwords that can
be easily discovered, such as names or birth dates of family members.

To change a Token’s Password:

1. To use the Simple view to change the token password, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Simple view.
See "Opening the Simple View" on page 10.
b. In the left pane, select the required token.
c. In the right pane, select Change Token Password.
d. Continue with step 4.
2. To use the Advanced view to change the token password, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
b. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the node of the required token.

In the right pane, click the Change Token Password icon:

• In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Change Token Password
from the shortcut menu.
c. Continue with step 4.

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3. To use the tray menu to change the token password, do the following:
a. Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon.
b. If more than one token is connected, hover over the appropriate token.
c. Select Change Token Password.
d. Continue with step 4.
4. The Change Password window opens.

5. Enter the current token password in the Current Token Password field.

NOTE:
If an incorrect password is entered more than a pre-defined number of times, the token
becomes locked.

6. Enter a new token password in the New Token Password and Confirm Password fields.
7. Click OK.
A message confirms that the token password was changed successfully.
8. Click OK.

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Activating a Token
The IDPrime MD 940/3940 is protected by an activation PIN and therefore must be activated before first use.
Entering an Activation PIN is required only once.

NOTE:
The term Token is used throughout the document and is applicable to both Smart
Cards and Tokens.

The token activation function can also be accessed quickly by right-clicking the tray menu.
Connecting an unactivated IDPrime 940/3940 device displays the Token with corrupted data icon in SAC Tools
this does not mean that the device is in fact corrupted, it simply needs to be activated.

To Activate a Token:
1. Connect the token.
The Token Activation window opens.

2. Click OK to continue with the activation process or Cancel to close the window without activating the token.
3. Enter the 4 digit Activation PIN and click OK.

If an incorrect activation PIN is entered more than 5 times, the token becomes locked, leaving the token in an
unusable state. The Token Activation retries remaining field is displayed at the bottom of the Token Activation
window.

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4. After activating your token, open SAC Tools to view token information. Your device is ready to be used.

NOTE:
• Token functions are enabled only after the correct activation PIN has been entered.

Unlocking a Token by the Challenge-Response Method

If an incorrect token password is entered more than a pre-defined number of times, the token becomes locked.
Tokens, including SafeNet Virtual Tokens, can be unlocked if, and only if, an Administrator Password was set
during initialization.

NOTE:
The unlock feature is supported by eToken and IDPrime devices.
For IDPrime MD CC devices (IDPrime MD CC 840/3840) and eToken 5110 CC:
• If the device is in linked mode, the new user password is used for both the token
password and Digital Signature PIN when unblocking a device.
• If the device is in linked mode, with the default administrator password, the feature is
disabled.

SafeNet Rescue Token devices cannot be unlocked.

CAUTION:
The administrator can limit the number of times that a token can be unlocked. If this number
is exceeded, the token becomes unusable.
This feature is available only for:
• Software tokens (for example: eToken Virtual)
• Legacy iKey profiles - not managed by SAM and based on SO PIN derivation
It is not supported by eToken based devices (nor by IDPRime).

When the administrator has access to the user’s token, the administrator can unlock the token using the Set
Token Password feature.
See Chapter 5: Setting a Token Password by an Administrator, on page 48.
Another way to unlock the token and set a new token password is to use the Challenge – Response
authentication method. The user sends the administrator the Challenge Code supplied by SafeNet Authentication
Client Tools, and then enters the Response Code provided by the administrator. The token becomes unlocked,
and the new token password set by the user replaces the previous password.
This method requires a management system, such as SafeNet Authentication Manager, that can generate
Response Codes.

NOTE:
In SafeNet Authentication Client version 8.2 (standard mode) and later, the Challenge-
Response unlock method supports both SafeNet eTokens and SafeNet iKey devices.

NOTE:
Unlocking the User PIN via the Challenge-Response method is not supported on Common
Criteria cards when the User PIN is protected by the PUK.

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To unlock a token using the Challenge-Response method:

1. To use the Simple view to unlock a token, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Simple view.
See "Opening the Simple View" on page 10.
b. In the left pane, select the required token.
c. In the right pane, select Unlock Token.
d. Continue with step 4.
2. To use the Advanced view to unlock a token, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
b. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the node of the required token.
In the right pane, click the Unlock icon.
• In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Unlock from the shortcut
menu.
c. Continue with step 4.
3. To use the tray menu to change the token password, do the following:
a. Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon.
b. If more than one token is connected, hover over the appropriate token.
c. Select Unlock Token.
d. Continue with step 4.
4. The Unlock Token window opens, displaying a value in the Challenge Code field.
The Challenge Code is 16 characters or, if the token was initialized as Common Criteria, 13 characters.

5. Contact your administrator, and provide the administrator with the Challenge Code value displayed.

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NOTE:
To copy the Challenge Code to the clipboard, click the Copy to Clipboard icon.

CAUTION
• After providing the Challenge Code to the administrator, do not undertake any activities that
use the token until you receive the Response Code and complete the unlocking procedure.
If any other token activity occurs during this process, it will affect the context of the Challenge –
Response process and invalidate the procedure.

• For Gemalto IDPrime devices only - During the unlock operation any applications that
attempt to connect to the device will be suspended until the unlock operation is completed or
canceled.

6. The administrator provides you with the Response Code to be entered.

The Response Code is 16 characters or, if the token was initialized as Common Criteria, 39 characters.

NOTE:
Response Code creation depends on the back-end application being used by the
organization. Administrators should refer to the relevant documentation for information on
how to generate the Response Code.

7. Enter a new token password in the New Token Password and Confirm Password fields.
8. If the new password is known to others and must be changed, select Token Password must be changed
on first logon.
9. Click OK.
A message confirms that the token was unlocked successfully.
10. Click OK.

Deleting Token Content

Objects on your token can include data objects (profiles), keys, and CA or user certificates. Your system
configuration determines which objects are deletable.
The Delete Token Content function deletes all deletable objects on your token. Non-deletable objects are not
removed from the token. The function does not change settings on the token, such as password quality
requirements.
The Delete Token Content function is less comprehensive than the Initialize function which restores a token to its
initial state, removing all objects stored on the token since manufacture and resetting the token password.
See Chapter 6: Token Initialization, on page 51.

To delete the token content:

1. To use the Simple view, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Simple view.
See "Opening the Simple View" on page 10.
b. In the left pane, select the required token.
c. In the right pane, select Delete Token Content.
d. Continue with step 3.

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2. Depending on the configuration of your system, you can use the tray menu:
a. Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon.
b. If more than one token is connected, hover over the appropriate token.
c. Select Delete Token Content.
d. Continue with step 3.
3. The Token Logon window opens.
4. Enter the token password, and click OK.
The Delete Token Content window opens, prompting you to confirm the delete action.
5. To continue with the delete process, click OK.
The Delete Token Content window opens, confirming that the token content was deleted successfully.
6. Click OK to finish.

Importing a Certificate to a Token

The following certificate types are supported:
• .pfx
• .p12
• .cer
When importing PFX files, the private key and corresponding certificate are imported to the token. The user is
asked if the CA certificates should be imported to the token, and the password (if it exists) that protects the PFX
file must be entered.
When downloading a certificate to the computer and then importing the certificate to the token, ensure that the
certificate is removed from the local store. Then reconnect the token before using the certificate to sign and
encrypt mail. This ensures that the certificate and keys used are those stored on the token and not on the
computer.

NOTE:
It is not possible to import a certificate to a SafeNet Rescue Token.

To import a certificate:
1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the node of the required token.

In the right pane, click the Import Certificate icon:

• In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Import Certificate from the
shortcut menu.
3. The Token Logon window opens.

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4. Enter the token password, and click OK.

The Import Certificate window opens.

5. Select one of the following:

• Import a certificate from my personal certificate store
• Import a certificate from a file
NOTE:
Importing a certificate from my personal certificate store is applicable only to Windows
operating systems.

6. If you select Import a certificate from my personal certificate store, a list of available certificates is
displayed.
Only certificates that can be imported on to the token are listed. These are:
• Certificates with a private key already on the token
• Certificates that can be imported from the computer together with their private key
7. If you select Import a certificate from a file, the Certificate Selection window opens.
Select the certificate to import, and click Open.
8. If the certificate requires a password, the Password window opens.
Enter the certificate password, and click OK.
9. If the certificate is a Common Criteria certificate, the Import PIN window opens.
Enter the token’s Import PIN defined during token initialization, and click OK.
The default value is 1234567890.
10. All requested certificates are imported, and a message confirms that the import was successful.

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Importing Common Criteria Certificates

When importing PFX files, the private key and corresponding certificate are imported to the token. The user is
asked if the CA certificates should be imported to the token, and the password (if it exists) that protects the PFX
file must be entered.

To import a common criteria certificate:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
2. Do one of the following:
a. In the left pane, select the node of the required token.

In the right pane, click the Import Certificate

b. In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Import Certificate from the
shortcut menu.
3. The Token Logon window opens.
4. Enter the token password, and click OK.
The Import Certificate window opens.

5. Select one of the following:

a. Import a certificate from my personal certificate store
b. Import a certificate from a file
6. If you select Import a certificate from my personal certificate store, a list of available certificates is displayed.
Only certificates that can be imported on to the token are listed. These are:
• Certificates with a private key already on the token
• Certificates that can be imported from the computer together with their private key
7. If you select Import a certificate from a file, the Certificate Selection window opens.

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8. Select the certificate to import, and click Open.

The Certificate Password window opens.

9. Enter the certificate password, and click OK.

The Digital Signature Logon window opens
The Digital Signature PIN is required as an additional authentication layer for digital signing purposes.

10. Enter the Digital Signature PIN and click OK.

11. The certificate is imported, and a message confirms that the import was successful.
12. Common Criteria certificates are displayed as follows in the left pane:

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Exporting a Certificate from a Token

To export a certificate:
1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, expand the node of the required token.
3. Do one of the following:
• Select the required certificate, and click the Export Certificate icon:

• Right-click the required certificate, and select Export Certificate from the shortcut menu.
The Save As window opens.
4. Select the location to store the certificate, enter a file name, and click OK.

NOTE:
The certificate file must be DER-encoded or Base64, and not PKCS #7.

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Viewing Supported Cryptographic Providers

When you select a token node in the SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view, the cryptographic
providers supported by the token (KSP or CSP) are displayed.

To see which Cryptographic Providers are supported on the token:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select the node of the required token.
Token data, including the supported cryptographic providers, is displayed in the right pane.

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Setting a Certificate as KSP or CSP

When you select a certificate node in the SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view, the cryptographic
provider supported by the specific certificate is displayed under Private Key Data.
You can set a certificate type as Key Storage Provider (KSP) or Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP). This is
typically required when you have a token enrolled with a legacy CSP that you want to convert to KSP, to enable
support for the Suite B set of cryptographic algorithms such as SHA-2.

To set the certificate as KSP or CSP:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, expand the node of the required token.
3. Right-click the required certificate, and from the shortcut menu, select Set as CSP or Set as KSP.
The Token Logon window opens.
4. Enter the token password, and click OK. The supported cryptographic provider is set.

Setting a Certificate as Default or Auxiliary

If there are multiple certificates on the token, you can determine which one is set as Default and which is set as
Auxiliary.
Each option is enabled only if the action can be performed on that particular certificate or key.
The following table describes the use of these settings.

NOTE:
iKey does not support Auxiliary certificates. It treats an Auxiliary certificate as a Default
certificate.

Setting Description Scenario

Default Smart card logon uses the certificate defined as Your token contains two certificates. One is to logon to
the Default. domain A and the other to logon to domain B. If your
In most Microsoft applications, smart card logon previous logon was to domain A, it means that the
is used. certificate used to logon to domain A is now the Default.
If you need to log on to domain B from another
computer, the following happens:
• If you first set the domain B certificate as
Default, the logon uses the correct certificate,
and the logon succeeds.
• If you do not set the domain B certificate as
Default, the domain A certificate is used, and
logon fails.

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Setting Description (Cont.) Scenario (Cont.)

Auxiliary Some applications use Client Authentication Your token contains a certificate intended for VPN
and not smart card logon. Client Authentication connection, but there is another certificate that also
provides access to fewer system resources includes Client Authentication as its Intended Purpose.
than smart card logon. The certificate for the VPN connection must be set as
SafeNet Authentication Client enables a Client Auxiliary, to ensure that it is used as the default for VPN
Authentication logon process for these logon.
applications, such as VPN.
If more than one certificate on the token
includes Client Authentication as an Intended
Purpose, define which certificate to use by
setting it as Auxiliary.

To set a certificate as Default or Auxiliary:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, expand the node of the required token, and right-click the required certificate.
3. From the shortcut menu, select Set as Default or Set as Auxiliary.
The Token Logon window opens.
4. Enter the token password, and click OK.
The certificate is set as Default or Auxiliary.

Clearing a Default Certificate

If you have set a certificate as Default, you can clear the setting and revert to using the previous Default
certificate.

To clear a Default certificate:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, expand the node of the required token.
3. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select User Certificates.
In the right pane, click the Reset Default Certificate Selection icon.
• In the left pane, right-click User Certificates, and select Reset Default Certificate Selection from the
shortcut menu.
4. The Reset Default Certificate Selection window opens, confirming that the Default certificate has been reset.
5. Click OK.

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Deleting a Certificate
To remove a certificate from a token, follow the procedures below:

To delete a certificate from a token:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, expand the node of the required token.
3. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the required certificate, and click the Delete Certificate icon.
• In the left pane, right-click the required certificate, and select Delete Certificate from the shortcut
menu.
4. The Delete Certificate window opens.
5. To delete the certificate, click Yes. The Token Logon window opens.
6. Enter the token password, and click OK.
The Delete Certificate window opens, confirming that the certificate was deleted successfully.
7. Click OK.

NOTE:
If ‘Read Only’ mode is enabled, the certificate will not be deleted. For more information,
see the SafeNet Authentication Client Administrator Guide.

Logging On to the Token as an Administrator

If an Administrator Password was set on the token during token initialization, and the user forgets the token
password, use the Administrator Password to unlock the token by setting a new token password. We recommend
initializing all supported tokens with an Administrator Password.

NOTE:
• IDPrime devices have a built-in administrator role.
• iKey devices do not support administrator functions.

An administrator has limited permissions on a token. No changes to any user information can be made by the
administrator, nor can the user’s security be affected. The administrator can change only specific data stored on
the token only by using the following functions:
• Changing the Administrator Password (not supported by iKey devices)
• Setting a Token Password by an Administrator
• Activating a Token (not supported by iKey devices)
• Setting eToken Password Quality (Password Quality Tab)
• Setting IDPrime PIN Properties (Advanced Tab)
• Setting RSA Key Secondary Authentication

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To log on to a token as an administrator:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the node of the required token.
In the right pane, click the Log On as Administrator icon.
• In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Log On as Administrator from
the shortcut menu.
3. The Administrator Logon window opens.
4. Enter the token’s Administrator Password, and click OK.
You are logged on as an administrator.

Changing the Administrator Password

If you are logged on to a token as an administrator, you can change the token’s Administrator Password.

To change the Administrator Password:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
2. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the node of the required token.
In the right pane, click the Change Administrator Password icon.
• In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Change Administrator
Password from the shortcut menu.
The Change Administrator Password window opens.
3. Enter the current Administrator Password in the Current Administrator Password field.

NOTE:
If an incorrect Administrator Password is entered more than a pre-defined number of times,
the token becomes locked.

4. Enter the new password in the New Administrator Password and Confirm Password fields.
5. Click OK. A message confirms that the password was changed successfully.
6. Click OK.

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Setting a Token Password by an Administrator

If you are logged on to a token as an administrator, you can unlock the token by setting a new token password.

NOTE:
• The Unlock Token feature is for eToken devices only, whereas the Set Token Password
features is for eToken and IDPrime devices.
• When setting the token password, updating the retry counter can be performed only on
IDPrime devices.

To unlock a token by setting a new Token Password:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the node of the required token.
In the right pane, click the Set Token Password icon.
• In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Set Token Password from the
shortcut menu.
The Administrator Logon window opens.
3. Enter the Administrator Password, and click OK. The Set Token Password window opens.
4. Enter a new token password in the New Password and Confirm Password fields.

NOTE:
The new token password must meet Password Quality settings defined for the token.

5. Set the Logon retries before token is locked field to the required number.
6. Click OK.
A message confirms that the token password was changed successfully.
7. Click OK.
The token is unlocked, and the user can now log on with the new token password.

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Synchronizing Passwords
SafeNet Authentication Client supports synchronization between token/card passwords and domain logon
passwords.
Password synchronization can be configured via the 'Synchronize with Domain Password' registry key setting
(See the Token-Domain Password Settings section in the SafeNet Authentication Client Administrator Guide),
or via the SAC Customization Tool.
The synchronization process ensures that a single password is used for logging on to both the token/card and the
Windows domain. The process enforces the password complexity requirements that were set for the token as
well as in Active Directory. You must have access to the domain when changing the password.

To synchronize passwords:
1. Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon.
The SafeNet Authentication Client tray menu opens.
2. Select Synchronize Password.
The Synchronize Passwords window opens.
3. Enter the current token password and the current domain password.
4. Enter the new token password, and confirm it.
5. Click OK.
You now have a single password for logging on to your token and Windows domain.
Every time you change your token password using SafeNet Authentication Client, your domain logon
password is changed to the same value.

NOTE:
If a token/card is configured with the ‘Token Password must be changed on first logon’
parameter and SAC is configured with the ‘Synchronize with Domain Password’ property,
only the Synchronize Password window is displayed.

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Reader Settings
A token is connected to a reader when one of the following occurs:
• A token is physically inserted into a USB port
• A SafeNet Virtual Token is connected
• A smart card is physically inserted into a reader
During the default installation of SafeNet Authentication Client, the following numbers of virtual readers are
installed on the computer:
• 2 SafeNet eToken readers
• 2 iKey readers
• 1 virtual reader for SafeNet Virtual Token smart card emulation
• 2 SafeNet Virtual Token slots
The number of readers defined on the computer determines the maximum number of these types of tokens that
can be recognized upon connection.
The number of virtual SafeNet eToken readers and SafeNet Virtual Token slots for a computer can be changed by
a user with local administrator rights on that computer.

NOTE:
If SAC is already installed, the number of iKey readers can be configured during installation
via the command line.

To change the number of readers:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the Tokens node.

In the right pane, click the Reader Settings icon:

• In the left pane, right-click the Tokens node, and select Reader Settings from the shortcut menu.
The Reader Settings window opens.

3. Set the required number of virtual hardware or software readers in the appropriate field.
The default numbers of available readers are:
• SafeNet eToken readers: 2
• SafeNet Virtual Token slots: 2
4. Click OK to close the window.
The number of available readers is changed.
5. Restart SafeNet Authentication Client Tools to make the changes effective.

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Token Initialization

The token initialization process restores a token to its initial state.

NOTE:
You cannot use SafeNet Authentication Client to initialize a SafeNet Virtual product.

Token Initialization Overview

The token initialization process removes all objects stored on the token since manufacture, frees up memory, and
resets the token password. Then the token is initialized with specific settings according to the organizational
requirements or security modes.
Typically, initialization is carried out on a token when an employee leaves the company, enabling the token to be
issued to another employee. It completely removes the employee’s individual certificates and other personal data
from the token, preparing it to be used by another employee.
The following data is initialized:
• Token name
• Token Password
• IDPrime MD Cards - A new administrator password may be entered. If the current administrator
password is to be maintained, select the option: ‘Keep the current administrator password’.
• Administrator Password (optional) - not supported by iKey devices
• Maximum number of logon failures allowed
• Requirement to change the token password on the first logon
• Initialization key - not supported by IDPrime MD cards
• All user-generated data, such as certificates and profiles
Using customizable parameters, you may be able to select specific parameters that will apply to certain tokens.
These parameters may be necessary if you wish to use a token for specific applications or if you require a
specific token password or Administrator Password on multiple tokens in the organization.

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Initializing eToken Devices

NOTE:
• Depending on the type of token being initialized, certain settings may not be enabled.
• If a customized version of SafeNet Authentication Client is installed, the graphics you see may
be different from those displayed in this guide.
• To initialize an eToken 5110 Common Criteria device, see Initializing IDPrime Based Common
Criteria Devices on page 65

To initialize an eToken device:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the node of the required token.

In the right pane, click the Initialize Token icon:

• In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Initialize Token from the
shortcut menu.

The Initialization Options window opens, allowing you to select how to initialize the token.

NOTE:
Initializing a token deletes all objects that were created on the device, while it was in use.

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3. Select either one of the following:

Preserve the token Select to keep current token policies and settings.
settings and policies

Configure all initializa- Select this option to change all token policies and settings.
tion settings and
policies

The Password Settings window opens.

4. Enter the following:

Token Name Enter a name for the token. If no name is entered, a default name is used.
In many organizations, the default token name is "My Token".
The token name does not affect the token contents. It is used solely to
identify the token.

New Token Password Enter a new Token Password.

The default password on an eToken device is 1234567890 automatically
appears in this field.

Confirm Password Re-enter the password entered above.

Logon retries before Enter the number of times a token password can be entered incorrectly
token is locked before the token is locked.
Note: The retry counter will count only passwords that have a valid length.

Token password must If required, select token password must be changed on first logon.
be changed on first
logon

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Create Administrator Select Create Administrator Password and enter a New Administrator
Password Password. The minimum password length on an eToken device is 8 char-
acters.
Note:
• Setting an Administrator Password enables certain functions to be
performed on the token, such as setting a new token password to
unlock a token.
• iKey tokens do not support Administrator Passwords.

Confirm Password Re-enter the administrator password.

Logon retires before Enter a numeric value. This counter specifies the number of times the
token is locked administrator can attempt to log on to the token with an incorrect password
before the token is locked. The default setting for the maximum number of
incorrect logon attempts is 15

One-factor logon Configures the token without a password.

The default value for this setting is disabled.
Note:
• Selecting the One-factor logon option disables the Create Token
Password and Create Administrator Password fields.
• The One-factor logon feature is used by eToken device only.

5. Click Next.
The Password Quality Settings window opens.

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6. Complete the fields as follows:

Field Description

Select this option if you want to define password quality settings when
Enforce password quality
initializing a token. When selected, all options in the window become
settings (recommended)
available.

Minimum length (characters) Default: 6 characters

Maximum length (characters) Default: 16 characters

The minimum period before the password can be changed.

Default: 0 (none)
For iKey devices, the periods are rounded up to periods of weeks (7
Minimum usage period (days) days), even though the period is displayed in days. For example, if the
period is displayed as less than a week, say 6 days, iKey regards it as a
week. If the period is more than two weeks, say 15 days, iKey regards it
as three weeks.

Maximum usage period (days) The maximum period, in days, before which the password must be
changed.
Default: 0 (none)
For iKey devices, the periods are rounded up to periods of weeks. See
row above for more information.

Expiration warning period (days) Defines the number of days before the password expires that a warning
message is shown.
Default: 0 (none)

History size Defines how many previous passwords must not be repeated.
Default:
For eToken devices - 10
For iKey devices - 6

Maximum consecutive repeti- The maximum number of repeated characters that is permitted in the
tions password.
Default: 3
This feature is not supported by iKey devices.

Must meet complexity require- Determines the complexity requirements that are required in the token
ments password.
• At least 2 types: a minimum of 2 complexity rules (out of the 4
shown in the Manual Complexity fields) are enforced.
• At least 3 types: a minimum of 3 complexity rules (out of the 4
shown in the Manual Complexity fields) are enforced (Default).
• None: Complexity requirements are not enforced.
• Manual: Complexity requirements, as set manually in the Manual
Complexity settings, are enforced.

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Field (Cont.) Description (Cont.)

Manual Complexity Rules For each of the character types (Upper-case letters, Lower-case
letters, Numerals and Special characters) select one of the following
options:
• Permitted - Can be included in the password, but is not mandatory
(Default).
• Mandatory - Must be included in the password.
• Forbidden - Must not be included in the password.
Note: The Forbidden option is not supported by iKey devices.

7. Click Next.
If the device is FIPS or Common Criteria, the FIPS and Common Criteria Settings window opens.
If the device is not FIPS or Common Criteria, this window will not be displayed.
Use this window to configure certification and common criteria settings.

8. Enter the following:

Field Description

Enforce FIPS settings Check this options to define FIPS settings.

FIPS: Federal Information Processing Standards is a U.S. government-
approved set of standards designed to improve the utilization and man-
agement of computer and related telecommunication systems

Enforce Common Check this options to define Common Criteria settings. When selected, the
Criteria settings Certificate Import Password and maximum number of certificates for which
to reserve space on the token can be set.
Common Criteria: an international standard for computer security certifi-
cation.

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New Import Password Enter a New Import Password.

Defines the Password that must be entered when a Common Criteria cer-
tificate is imported to the token. The minimum Password length is 4 char-
acters. The default value is: 1234567890.

Confirm Password Re-enter the password entered above.

Set the maximum number of common criteria certificates to be stored:

Certificates with 1024-bit To reserve adequate space on the token, set the maximum number of
keys Common Criteria certificates with 1024-bit keys that will be imported to the
token.
Select a number within the range 0 -16.

Certificates with 2048-bit To reserve adequate space on the token, set the maximum number of
keys Common Criteria certificates with 2048-bit keys that will be imported to the
token.
Select a number within the range 1- 16.

9. Click Next.
The Optional Cryptography Settings window opens.
Use this window to configure Cryptography and RSA Authentication Settings.

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10. Under Optional cryptography mechanism, complete the fields as follows:

Field Description

OTP Support Default: disabled

Select to enable OTP support (on compatible tokens).

2048-bit RSA key Default: enabled

support Select to enable 2048-bit RSA key support (on compatible tokens).

Default: Always (fastest)

To enhance performance, SafeNet Authentication Client caches public
information stored on the token. This option defines when private informa-
tion (excluding private keys on the token) can be cached outside the token.
Select one of the following options:
• Always (fastest): Private information is always cached in the application
Private data caching memory. This enables fast performance, as certain information is
cached on the host machine. However, this option is less secure than if
no cache is allowed.
• While user is logged on: Private information is cached outside the token
as long as the user is logged on to the token. Once the user logs out, all
the private data in the cache is erased.
• Never: Private information is not cached.

RSA key secondary Default: Never

authentication An authentication password may be set for an RSA key. Depending on
how this option is set, in addition to having the token and knowing its token
password, accessing the RSA key may require knowing the password set
for that particular key.
Having a password for the key is known as secondary authentication.
Select one of the following:
• Always
• Always prompt user
• Prompt user on application request
• Never
• Token authentication on application request
For an explanation of these options, see Setting the RSA Key Secondary
Authentication Field on page 62.
If the token was initialized as Common Criteria and the secondary authen-
tication Always, Always prompt user or Prompt upon application request,
then the secondary authentication setting cannot be changed to Never or
Token authentication on application request. This limitation applies to
Common Criteria certificates only.

Manually set the number Default: disabled

of reserved RSA keys Set the number of reserved RSA keys to reserve space in the token
memory. This ensures that there will always be memory available for keys.

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11. Click Next.

The Initialization Key Settings window opens.

Use this window to configure Default and Next Initialization Settings.

Change the Initialization Key to protect against accidental token re-initialization in the future. If the
Initialization Key is changed from the factory-set default value, the user will be required to open the
Initialization Key window and enter the correct key during future initialization of the token.
12. Under Default Initialization Key, complete the fields as follows:

Field Description

Use default initialization Select this option if the Initialization Key was not changed from its default
key during the previous token initialization. The factory-set default is used as
the key for the current token initialization.

Use this initialization Enter the Initialization Key configured in the This Value field during the
key previous token initialization.

Change the key for the • Default: Revert to the factory-set default so that the user is not required
next initialization to: to enter an Initialization Key during subsequent token initializations.
• Random: If selected, it will never be possible to re-initialize the token.
• This Value: Select and confirm a unique key. During subsequent token
initializations, the user must enter this key in the Use this Initialization
Key field.

NOTE:
The initialization key minimum length is 4.

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13. Click Next.

The eToken 7300 Partitioning Settings window opens.

Use this window to partition your SafeNet eToken 7300 device’s flash storage area. The partitioning process
allows you to do the following:
• Divide the flash drive into a DVD partition and a user storage partition
• Configure the flash drive partitioning settings
The partitioning process can take several minutes. After entering your token’s Administrator Password to
begin the partitioning process, do not disconnect your token until a confirmation message is displayed.

NOTE:
To enable the use of the SafeNet eToken 7300 flash tray icon, ensure that the ISO file or
other content written to the DVD partition includes the contents of the SafeNet default ISO
file.

Either one of the following can be performed on the SafeNet eToken 7300:
• Partition without initialization: Replace the flash drive’s DVD partition and user storage partition.
• Initialize and partition: Before the partition process is run, the data is deleted from the smart card
and new data is written to it.
NOTE:
• The SafeNet eToken 7300 initialization process always initializes the smart card and
partitions the flash drive.
• If partitioning settings are not set before the initialization proceeds, the default
partitioning settings are used.

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14. Under DVD Partition, complete the fields as follows:

Field Description

DVD Select one of the following:

Source • None: DVD is not partitioned, options are disabled
• Burn SafeNet default ISO file: burns the SafeNet default ISO file located in the SAC folder
• Burn ISO file: burns an ISO file located elsewhere on the computer
• Copy from folder: copies an entire folder from the computer
• Copy from ROM drive: copies files from the selected CD ROM drive

15. Under Protection, complete the fields as follows:

The Protection area determines the token content’s security level.

Field Description

Repartitioning Password-protection requirements for future partitioning.

User Storage Select the password requirements for accessing the user storage.

NOTE:
For future partitioning without initialization to be password-protected, the token must be
initialized with an Administrator Password.

16. Under Size, the following fields are displayed, and may not be edited:

Field Description

Total flash Total size of the flash memory (DVD + user storage).

17. Under Allow Boot, complete the fields as follows:.

Field Description

From DVD partition Select to load contents from DVD partition when the SafeNet eToken 7300
device is connected.

From user storage Select to load contents from user storage partition when the SafeNet
partition eToken 7300 device is connected.

18. Click Finish. The Initialize Token Notification window opens.

NOTE:
The partitioning process can take several minutes. Do not disconnect the token until a
confirmation message is displayed.

19. Click OK.

NOTE:
If a Microsoft Windows message opens prompting you to format the disk, click Cancel.

When the partitioning process is complete, a confirmation message is displayed.

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Setting the RSA Key Secondary Authentication Field

The following table explains the options for the RSA key secondary authentication setting.

NOTE:
This feature is available on eToken device only.

Setting Description

Always Every time an RSA key is generated, the user is prompted to create a secondary password
for accessing the key.

If the user clicks OK, the RSA key is generated, and the If the user clicks Cancel, RSA
password entered becomes the new key's secondary key generation fails.
password.
When using the certificate, the user must authenticate
once using the token password. For each operation that
requires the RSA key, the user must authenticate using
the secondary password.

Always Every time an RSA key is generated, the user is prompted to create a secondary password
prompt for accessing the key.
user
If the user clicks OK, the RSA key is generated, and the If the user clicks Cancel, the
password entered becomes the new key's secondary RSA key is generated without a
password. secondary password.
When using the certificate, the user must authenticate When using the certificate, the
once using the token password. For each operation that user must authenticate once
requires the RSA key, the user must authenticate using using the token password. No
the secondary password. additional authentication is
required for operations that
require the RSA key.

Prompt When using an RSA key generation application that When using applications that do
user on requires secondary passwords for strong private key not require secondary
application protection (such as Crypto API with a user-protected passwords for strong private key
request flag, or the PKCS#11 CKA_ALWAYS_AUTHENTICATE protection, the RSA key is
attribute), the user is prompted to create a secondary generated without a secondary
password for accessing the RSA key. password.
When using the certificate, the
If the user clicks OK, the RSA key is If the user
user must authenticate once
generated, and the password entered clicks Cancel,
using the token password. No
becomes the new key's secondary RSA key gen-
additional authentication is
password. eration fails.
required for operations that
When using the certificate, the user require the RSA key.
must authenticate once using the
token password. For each operation
that requires the RSA key, the user
must authenticate using the
secondary password.

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Setting Description

Never Secondary passwords are not created for new RSA keys.
When using the certificate, the user must authenticate once using the token password. No
additional authentication is required for operations that require the RSA key.

Token Secondary passwords are not created for new RSA keys.
authentica- When using the certificate, the user must authenticate once using the token password.
tion on
application When using an RSA key generated by an application When using an RSA key that
request that requires secondary passwords for strong private was not generated by an appli-
key protection (such as Crypto API with a user cation that requires secondary
protected flag, or the PKCS#11 CKA_ALWAYS_AU- passwords for strong private key
THENTICATE attribute), the user must authenticate protection, no additional authen-
using the token password for each operation that tication is required for operations
requires the RSA key. that require the RSA key.

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Initializing IDPrime Based Devices

The initialization process removes all objects stored on the device since manufacture, freeing up memory, and
resetting the token/card password.
The following can be performed during the initialization process:
• All user-generated data, such as certificates and profiles
• All PKCS#11 objects that were created on the token/card, while in use
• Token/card name/label
• Define a user and administrator password (the user password must be according to the card’s policy
settings).
• Define password quality settings
• Define a Digital Signature PIN and Digital Signature PUK password the password must be according to
the card’s policy settings (for IDPrime CC and eToken 5110 CC devices). See Chapter 8: Set Digital
Signature PIN (page 84)

NOTE:
• The screens displayed during the initialization process are available in English localization
only.

This section explains how to initialize IDPrime based Common Criteria and Non Common Criteria devices.

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Initializing IDPrime Based Common Criteria Devices

Both eToken 5110 devices and IDPrime based cards that are Common Criteria certified can be initialized using
SAC Tools.
To initialize an IDPrime based Common Criteria certified device (eToken 5110 CC /IDPrime MD Common
Criteria):
1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
2. Do one of the following:
a. In the left pane, select the node of the required token/card

In the right pane, click the Initialize Token icon .

b. In the left pane, right-click the node of the required device, and select Initialize Token from the shortcut
menu.
The Initialization Options window opens, allowing you to select how to initialize the device.

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3. Select the following:

Preserve the token Select to keep current token policies and settings.
settings and policies

Configure all initializa- Select this option to change all token policies and settings. Selecting this
tion settings and policies option will allow you to:
• Create a token password
• Create an administrator password
• Enter the default token and administrator passwords
• Enter Common Criteria passwords (PIN and PUK)

4. Click Next.
The Administrator Logon window opens. This window requires you to enter an Administrator Password
and a Digital Signature PUK to begin the initialization process.

NOTE:
• Gemalto IDPrime MD cards that are Common Criteria certified, are in unlinked mode by
default.
• The procedures and screens described in this section are based on the fact that your IDPrime
MD token/card is being used for the first time.

The above window is displayed if your device is in unlinked mode as it's received from the factory.

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The above window is displayed if your device is in linked mode.

5. Enter the current Administrator Password and current Digital Signature PUK. The default Administrator
Password is 48 zeros. The default Digital Signature PUK is 6 zeros.

Enter the following:

Use factory default • Select this check-box if the current administrator password is 48 0's. If
administrator password selected, the Administrator Password field below is shaded showing
the default password.
• Deselect it if the current administrator password is different from the
factory default.

Administrator Password Enter the current administrator password, that's different from the factory
default.

Use factory default • Select this check-box if the current digital signature PUK is 6 zeros
digital signature PUK (000000). If selected, the Digital Signature PUK field below is shaded
showing the default password.
• Deselect it if the current Digital Signature PUK is different from the
factory default.

Digital Signature PUK Enter the current Digital Signature PUK, that's different from the factory
default.

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6. Click Next.
The Password Settings window opens.

7. Enter the following:

Token Name Enter a name for the token. If no name is entered, a default name is used.
In many organizations, the default token name is "My Token".
The token name does not affect the token contents. It is used solely to
identify the token.

New Token Password The default password: 1234567890 automatically appears in this field.

Note: If the device is initialized with the default token/card password, and
standard password quality requirements are in effect, the user must select
the Token Password must be changed on first logon option. Otherwise the
initialization will fail because the default password does not meet the
password quality requirements. If the token password must be changed on
first logon option is selected, the initialization will succeed and the user will
be prompted to create a new password when next logging on with the
token/card. The user will be required to set a token password that meets
the Password Quality requirements configured in the Settings window.

Confirm Password The default password: 1234567890 automatically appears in this field.
If the above field was changed, then re-enter the password entered in the
'New Token Password' field.

Logon retries before Enter the number of times a token password can be entered incorrectly
token is locked before the token is locked.
For Common Criteria devices that are in linked mode, the maximum value
displayed is 3. When in unlinked mode, the value displayed is 15. This
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Token password must If required, select token password must be changed on first logon.
be changed on first Note: When initializing a device in Unlinked mode, and this option is
logon selected, both the Token (User) Password and Digital Signature PIN are
effected (ensure that both the Token Password and Digital Signature PIN
are changed).

PIN Policy Enables you to set PIN Quality/Property parameters.

See Chapter 11: Setting IDPrime PIN Quality (PIN Quality Tab) (page 100)
and Chapter 11: Setting IDPrime PIN Properties (Advanced Tab) (page
102)

Create Administrator If necessary, enter a new administrator password, that's different from the
Password current administrator password. Your current password may be the default
password or a different password. Only you know this password.
You can change the default Administrator Password to a password that is
between 8-32 alphanumeric characters (or to 48 hexadecimal digits). See
Chapter 2: Friendly Admin Password (page 4).

Confirm Password Re-enter the administrator password.

Keep the current admin- Select this if you want to keep the current administrator password.
istrator password Note: If this option is selected, the following warning message appears:
If the current password is the default password (48 0's), it is strongly rec-
ommended to update the administrator password to keep your token
secure.

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8. Click Next.
The IDPrime Common Criteria Settings window opens.
The IDPrime Common Criteria Settings window allows you to define Common Criteria passwords, which are
made up of a Digital Signature PIN (User Password) and Digital Signature PUK (Administrator Password).

This IDPrime Common Criteria Settings window defines whether you are going to work in linked or unlinked
mode.

9. To work in linked mode, enter the following:

Use the same token and Select this option to perform digital signing operations using your current
administrator passwords Token and Administrator passwords.
for digital signature Note: Selecting this option does not require entering a Digital Signature
operation PIN and Digital Signature PUK. The fields below will be unavailable.

10. To work in unlinked mode, enter the following:

New Digital Signature Enter a New Digital Signature PIN. This option allows you to work in
PIN ‘unlinked’ mode.

Confirm PIN Re-enter the New Digital Signature PIN.

PIN Policy Enables you to set PIN Quality/Property parameters.

See Chapter 11: Setting IDPrime PIN Quality (PIN Quality Tab) (page 100)
and Chapter 11: Setting IDPrime PIN Properties (Advanced Tab) (page
102)

New Digital Signature Enter a New Digital Signature PUK. This option allows you to work in
PUK ‘unlinked’ mode.

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Confirm PUK Re-enter the New Digital Signature PUK.

PIN Policy Enables you to set PIN Quality/Property parameters.

See Chapter 11: Setting IDPrime PIN Quality (PIN Quality Tab) (page 100)
and Chapter 11: Setting IDPrime PIN Properties (Advanced Tab) (page
102)

11. Click Finish. A warning message is displayed.

12. Click OK when the warning message: The token initialization process will delete all token content and
reset all token parameters appears.
The Token initialized successfully message is displayed.

Initializing IDPrime Devices (Non Common Criteria)

IDPrime cards that are not Common Criteria certified can be initialized using SAC Tools.
To initialize an IDPrime card that is non Common Criteria:
1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
2. Do one of the following:
a. In the left pane, select the node of the required token/card

In the right pane, click the Initialize Token icon .

b. In the left pane, right-click the node of the required device, and select Initialize Token from the shortcut
menu.
The Initialization Options window opens, allowing you to select how to initialize the device
.

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3. Select the following:

Preserve the token Select to keep current token policies and settings.
settings and policies

Configure all initializa- Select this option to change all token policies and settings. Selecting this
tion settings and policies option will allow you to:
• Create a token password
• Create an administrator password
• Enter the default token and administrator passwords

4. Click Next.
The Administrator Logon window opens. This window requires you to enter an Administrator Password.

5. Enter the current Administrator Password. The default Administrator Password is 48 zeros.
Enter the following:

Use factory default • Select this check-box if the current administrator password is 48 0's. If
administrator password selected, the Administrator Password field below is shaded showing
the default password.
• Deselect it if the current administrator password is different from the
factory default.

Administrator Password Enter the current administrator password, that's different from the
factory default.

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6. Click Next.
The Password Settings window opens.

7. Enter the following:

Token Name Enter a name for the token. If no name is entered, a default name is used.
In many organizations, the default token name is "My Token".
The token name does not affect the token contents. It is used solely to
identify the token.

New Token Password The default password on an eToken device is 1234567890 automatically
appears in this field.
The default password on an IDPrime MD card is 4 zeros (0000)
Note: If the device is initialized with the default token/card password, and
standard password quality requirements are in effect, the user must select
the Token Password must be changed on first logon option. Otherwise the
initialization will fail because the default password does not meet the
password quality requirements. If the token password must be changed on
first logon option is selected, the initialization will succeed and the user will
be prompted to create a new password when next logging on with the
token/card. The user will be required to set a token password that meets
the PIN Quality requirements configured in the Settings window.

Confirm Password The default password (1234567890) automatically appears in this field.
If the above field was changed, then re-enter the password entered in the
'New Token Password' field.

Logon retries before Enter the number of times a token password can be entered incorrectly
token is locked before the token is locked.

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Token password must If required, select token password must be changed on first logon.
be changed on first Note: When initializing a device in Unlinked mode, and this option is
logon selected, both the Token (User) Password and Digital Signature PIN are
effected (ensure that both the Token Password and Digital Signature PIN
are changed).

PIN Policy Enables you to set PIN Quality/Property parameters.

See Chapter 11: Setting IDPrime PIN Quality (PIN Quality Tab) (page 100)
and Chapter 11: Setting IDPrime PIN Properties (Advanced Tab) (page
102)

Create Administrator If necessary, enter a new administrator password, that's different from the
Password current administrator password. Your current password may be the default
password or a different password. Only you know this password.
You can change the default Administrator Password to a password that is
between 8-32 alphanumeric characters. See Chapter 2: Friendly Admin
Password (page 4).

Confirm Password Re-enter the administrator password.

Logon retires before Enter the number of times an administrator password can be entered
token is locked incorrectly before the token is locked.
This field is read only.

Keep the current admin- Select this if you want to keep the current administrator password.
istrator password Note: If this option is selected, the following warning message appears:
If the current password is the default password (48 0's), it is strongly rec-
ommended to update the administrator password to keep your token
secure.

8. Click Finish. A warning message is displayed.

9. Click OK when the warning message: The token initialization process will delete all token content and
reset all token parameters appears.
The Token initialized successfully message is displayed.

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SafeNet Virtual Tokens

SafeNet Authentication Client supports the SafeNet Virtual Token line of products. This includes SafeNet Virtual
Token and SafeNet Rescue Token devices.
To obtain a SafeNet Virtual Token file, contact your administrator.

Overview of SafeNet Virtual Products

SafeNet Authentication Client supports tokens from the SafeNet Virtual Token family. These tokens are stored as
files on your computer or on an external storage device.
The following types of software tokens are available:
• SafeNet Rescue Token: provides a solution when a staff member loses or damages their token when
away from the office. A SafeNet Rescue Token is a read-only token which functions for a limited period of
time. You cannot import certificates to it.
• SafeNet Virtual Token: performs all the functions of an eToken NG-OTP. It can store the same data,
including key pairs and certificates. Its configuration may enable it to support OTP generation.
An eToken Virtual is “locked” to a particular computer or storage device, such as a flash drive. This means
that it can be used only on the computer or storage device on which it was enrolled.
• SafeNet Virtual Temp Token: identical to an eToken Virtual, but its certificates become invalid after a
pre-defined time period.

Connecting a SafeNet Virtual Token

To use your eToken Virtual product as a token, connect its file to SafeNet Authentication Client.
Under certain conditions, the token is connected automatically. See "Using a SafeNet Virtual Token on an
External Storage Device" on page 78.

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To connect a SafeNet Virtual device from the file:

1. Double-click the SafeNet Virtual (.etvp) or SafeNet Rescue Token (.etv) file.
The SafeNet Virtual or SafeNet Rescue Tokens connect to the computer and display a confirmation
message.
2. Click OK.

To use SafeNet Authentication Client Tools to connect a SafeNet Virtual Token:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. Do one of the following:
• In the left pane, select the Tokens node.
In the right pane, click the Connect SafeNet Virtual Token icon:

• In the left pane, right-click the Tokens node, and select Connect SafeNet VirtualToken from the
shortcut menu.
3. Navigate to the SafeNet Virtual Token file (*.etvp) or SafeNet Rescue Token file (*.etv), and double-click it.
The SafeNet Virtual product is connected.

Disconnecting or Deleting a SafeNet Virtual Token

For security purposes, disconnect your SafeNet Virtual or SafeNet Rescue Token from its connected reader when
you are not using it.
Under certain conditions, the token is disconnected automatically. See "Using a SafeNet Virtual Token on an
External Storage Device" on page 78.
When your SafeNet Virtual product is no longer required, disconnect and also delete it. For example, if your
SafeNet Rescue Token temporarily replaced a lost token, disconnect and delete it when you receive a permanent
replacement token.

To disconnect or delete a SafeNet Virtual Token:

1. To use the Simple view to disconnect, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Simple view.
See "Opening the Simple View" on page 10.
b. In the left pane, select the required eToken Virtual or SafeNet Rescue Token.
c. In the right pane, select Disconnect SafeNet Virtual Token (or Disconnect ).
d. Continue with step 3.
2. To use the Advanced view to disconnect, do the following:
a. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
b. Do one of the following:

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• In the left pane, select the node of the required eToken Virtual or SafeNet Rescue Token.
In the right pane, click the Disconnect SafeNet Virtual Token icon:

• In the left pane, right-click the node of the required eToken Virtual or SafeNet Rescue Token, and
select Disconnect from the shortcut menu.
c. Continue with step .
The Disconnect SafeNet Virtual Token window opens.
3. Do one of the following:
• To keep the SafeNet Virtual Token or SafeNet Rescue Token file on the computer or device for later
use, click Disconnect.
Only the token connection to SafeNet Authentication Client is disconnected. It can be reconnected
later. See "Connecting a SafeNet Virtual Token" on page 75.
• To disconnect the token from SafeNet Authentication Client, and also remove the SafeNet Virtual
Token or SafeNet Rescue Token file from the computer, click Delete.
After a SafeNet Virtual Token or SafeNet Rescue Token is deleted, it cannot be reconnected later. A
new file must be installed before it can be connected.

Using a SafeNet Virtual Token to Replace a Lost Token

To use a SafeNet Virtual Token or SafeNet Rescue Token to replace a lost token, the SafeNet Virtual Token or
SafeNet Rescue Token must be enrolled using SafeNet Authentication Manager.
For more information, refer to the SafeNet Authentication Manager documentation.

Unlocking a SafeNet Virtual Token

If you enter an incorrect password more than a pre-defined number of times, the eToken Virtual becomes
locked. To unlock the token, see Chapter 5: Activating a Token, on page 34.

NOTE:
The number of times that a SafeNet Virtual Token can be locked can be limited to a specific
amount. If this number is exceeded, the SafeNet Virtual Token becomes unusable. This
function is not available for a SafeNet Rescue Token.

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Generating a One-Time Password (OTP)

The Generate OTP function is available only if an eToken Virtual or eToken Rescue, with the OTP feature
activated, is stored on your computer.

To generate an OTP:
1. Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon.
The SafeNet Authentication Client tray menu opens.
2. Select Generate OTP.
The Generate OTP window opens.

3. Click Generate OTP.

The Token Logon window opens.
4. Enter the token password, and click OK.
A unique OTP is generated, and it is displayed in the Generate OTP window.
5. Copy the OTP to authenticate yourself to your application.

NOTE:
Depending on your SafeNet Authentication Client configuration, you may need to include
other secure information, such as your OTP PIN or Windows password.

6. Click Close to close the Generate OTP window.

Using a SafeNet Virtual Token on an External Storage Device

The operating system automatically connects a SafeNet Virtual product when all of the following conditions are
met:
• The SafeNet Virtual Token file is locked to an external storage device, such as a flash drive.
• The file is located in the eTokenVirtual folder on the storage device.
• The storage device is connected to the computer.
When the storage device is removed from the computer, the operating system automatically disconnects the
SafeNet Virtual Token that was automatically connected.
If the SafeNet Virtual Token is located on an external storage device in a location other than the eTokenVirtual
folder, you must connect the SafeNet Virtual Token manually. See "Connecting a SafeNet Virtual Token" on
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Before removing the storage device, you must disconnect the eToken Virtual manually. See "Disconnecting or
Deleting a SafeNet Virtual Token" on page 76. Otherwise, the eToken Virtual will be displayed in SafeNet
Authentication Client as a token with corrupted data.
For more information about token icons, see Chapter 3: Token Icons, on page 12.

Using an Emulated SafeNet Virtual Token

Certain applications that work with smart card readers require the SafeNet Virtual Token to emulate the action of
the smart card reader. To use a SafeNet Virtual product with such applications, you must use an emulated
SafeNet Virtual Token.
Typically, the emulated SafeNet Virtual Token is locked to an external storage device.
By default, the emulated SafeNet Virtual Token cannot be locked to your computer’s hard drive, as this can cause
a malfunction of the Windows logon. This occurs because the Windows logon process cannot deal with multiple
smart card readers. However, if you want to work with the SafeNet Virtual Token located on the hard drive, the
administrator can configure SafeNet Authentication Client to support this.
It is important to disconnect the emulated SafeNet Virtual Token when you have finished the session, so that the
computer reverts to working with the default reader.

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Common Criteria

SafeNet Authentication Client supports Gemalto IDPrime MD Common Criteria (CC) card range (See the
Supported Tokens and Smart Cards section in the SafeNet Authentication Client Release Notes for a detailed list
of cards), as well as eToken 5110 CC.

Working with Common Criteria Certified Tokens and Cards

IDPrime MD and eToken devices that are Common Criteria certified are used mainly for digital signing purposes.
When working with common criteria certified tokens and cards, 2 additional passwords (Specific to qualified
digital signature operations) are required.
SAC allows you to work with Common Criteria certified tokens and cards in two modes:
• Unlinked mode
• Linked mode

PKCS#11 Digital Signature PIN Authentication

For Common Criteria signature compliancy, the Digital Signature PIN must be authenticated before each signing
operation. Thus, the PKCS#11 library may prompt the user to enter the Digital Signature PIN.
Logging onto the device is required when a Common Criteria RSA private key operation is performed for the first
time using the PKCS#11 library (for example signing operations). With the support of Common Criteria PKCS#11
Multi-Slots (in unlinked mode), all qualified signature functionalities are available via the Common Criteria virtual
slot labeled Digital Signature PIN, which are associated with PIN Role #3. Thus, in order to use Common Criteria
keys, the user must ensure that this Common Criteria slot is selected and used by the application.
The application must then call C_Login on the virtual slot as a CKU_USER to provide the qualified Digital
Signature PIN (PIN role #3).
The device remains in login state unless it was configured otherwise. In this case the user is prompted to enter
the Digital Signature PIN when needed.
If the Digital Signature PIN authentication fails, an error message is displayed.
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Unlinked Mode (4 Passwords)

Devices are set to work in unlinked mode by default.
To work in unlinked mode, clear the Use the same token and administrator passwords for digital signature
operation check-box. The following four common criteria device passwords are required when working in
unlinked mode:
• Token Password (Role # 1) - Used to perform device write/delete and exchange key operations. The
default token password is 4 zero characters "0000".
• Administrator Password (Role # 2) - Used to /unblock a locked token password, or to perform
initialization operations. The default administrator password is 48 Hexadecimal zeros.
• Digital Signature PIN (Role # 3) - Used to perform Digital Signature operations with Sign only keys (CC
keys). The default Digital Signature PIN is 6 zero characters "000000".
• Digital Signature PUK (Role # 4) - Used to /unblock a locked Digital Signature PIN. The default Digital
Signature PUK is 6 zero characters "000000".

NOTE:
• If the device is in unlinked mode, the new user password is used for both the token password
and Digital Signature PIN when unblocking a device.
• When initializing a device in unlinked mode and the Token Password Must be changed at
first logon option is selected, both the Token (User) Password and Digital Signature PIN are
effected (ensure that both the Token Password and Digital Signature PIN are changed).

Unlinked Mode Functions

When in unlinked mode, the following Digital Signing function icons are displayed in SAC Tools advanced view:

User Function Icon Right-Click Menu Item

Change Digital Signature PIN Change Digital Signature PIN

Change Digital Signature PUK Change Digital Signature PUK

Set Digital Signature PIN Set Digital Signature PIN

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Change Digital Signature PIN

Use this option to change the Digital Signature PIN.

To change a digital signature PIN:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
Do one of the following:
a. In the left pane, select the node of the required token.

In the right pane, click the Change Digital Signature PIN icon:
b. In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Change Digital Signature PIN
from the shortcut menu.
The Change Digital Signature PIN window opens.

2. Enter the Current Digital Signature PIN.

3. Enter the New Digital Signature PIN.
4. Confirm the New Digital Signature PIN and click OK.
The Password Changed Successfully window opens.
5. Click OK.

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Change Digital Signature PUK

Use this option to change the Digital Signature PUK.

To change a digital signature PUK:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
Do one of the following:
a. In the left pane, select the node of the required token.

In the right pane, click the Change Digital Signature PUK icon:
b. In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Change Digital Signature PUK
from the shortcut menu.
The Change Digital Signature PUK window opens.

2. Enter the Current Digital Signature PUK.

3. Enter the New Digital Signature PUK.
4. Confirm the New Digital Signature PUK and click OK.
The Password Changed Successfully window opens.
5. Click OK.

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Set Digital Signature PIN

Use this option to change the Digital Signature PIN using the Digital Signature PUK.

To set a digital signature PIN:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
Do one of the following:
a. In the left pane, select the node of the required token.

In the right pane, click the Change Digital Signature PIN icon:
b. In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Set Digital Signature PIN from the
shortcut menu.
The Digital Signature PUK Logon window opens.

2. Enter the Digital Signature PUK and click OK.

The Set PIN window opens.

3. Enter a New Digital Signature PIN.

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4. Confirm the New Digital Signature PIN and click OK.

The Password Changed Successfully window opens.
5. Click OK.

Linked Mode (2 Passwords)

To work in linked mode, the token/card must be initialized to work in linked mode. Select the Use the same token
and administrator passwords for digital signature operation check-box to perform digital signing operations
with only a Token and Administrator password.
Working in linked mode, the user enters a Token Password to authenticate for both Digital Signature operations
(where a Digital Signature PIN is required) and regular token operations (where a Token Password is required).
The user enters the Administrator Password to authenticate operations that require an Administrator Password or
Digital Signature PUK.

NOTE:
• If the device is in linked mode, with the default administrator password, the feature is disabled.
• Linked Mode is not compatible with the Multi-Slots feature.

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Linked Mode PIN Policy Settings

The user password must be compliant with the password quality of the Token Password (Role#1) and the Digital
Signature PIN (Role#3) i.e. the password used as the Token Password must be at least 6 digits long and must
also be compliant with the password quality settings of the Token Password (Role#1) and the Digital Signature
PIN (Role#3).
The password policy of the Digital Signature PUK (Role#4) must be set to minimum i.e. 6 characters long, while
other password policies are disabled.

Operational Differences and Role Protection

The table below displays the differences between eToken 5100 CC and eToken 5110 CC/IDPrime 840 and the
roles that protect the specific operation.

Operation eToken 5100 CC IDPrime 840/3840 and eToken 5110 CC

This column indicates the This column indicates which This column indicates which password is
type of operation performed. password is required to required to perform the specified operation on
perform the specified IDPrime 840/3840 and eToken 5110 CC
operation on an eToken 5100 devices.
CC device.

Initialize Initialization Key Administrator Password

Generate sign only key Token Password Token Password + Digital Signature PIN
pair

Generate exchange key Token Password Token Password

pair

Import sign only key pair Import Password Token Password + Digital Signature PIN

Import exchange key pair Token Password Token Password

Delete sign only key pair Token Password Token Password + Digital Signature PIN

Delete exchange key pair Token Password Token Password

Sign with sign only key Token Password Digital Signature PIN
pair

Sign with exchange only Token Password Token Password

key pair

Decrypt Token Password Token Password

Unlock Token Password is locked by Token Password is locked by the Administra-

the Digital Signature PUK tor Password
Digital Signature PIN is locked by the Digital
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SafeNet eToken 5300

SafeNet eToken 5300 is an ideal solution for enterprises looking to deploy the military-grade security of PKI, while
maintaining a convenient solution for employees. The eToken 5300 is a compact, tamper-evident USB with
presence detection, which creates a third factor of authentication. Something you have (physical token),
something you know (PIN), something you do (enabling touch sensor). The eToken 5300 offers multi-application
dynamic smart card functionality. It can be used with any USB connection for Identity and Access Management
applications such as network authentication, digital signatures, email encryption and other advanced services
based on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The eToken 5300 is certified FIPS 140-2 L3 at the full token boundary.
With the Presence Detection feature, enterprise IT can allow single sign on for employees by requiring a user PIN
only at logon. That way, employees can use the advance functionality of PKI, such as digitally signing documents
and encrypting email by simply touching the sensor on the token, which provides authentication without entering
a PIN multiple times. If enterprise IT want more control of specific certificates they can set rules to either always
require the user to enter a password or always require both user password and sensor activation when accessing
those particular certificates.

eToken 5300 Certificates

The eToken 5300 device can have either one or both of the following certificates on the token:
• Signature Certificate - Used to perform digital signature operations only
• Exchange Certificate - Used to perform various cryptographic operations such as digital signature,
encryption of data or authentication
In addition to the PIN protection available on the token, each or both types of certificates can also be protected
using the touch sense on the eToken 5300 device.
The eToken 5300 is available in the following configurations:
• Signature Certificates that are touch sense protected (default)
• Exchange Certificates that are touch sense protected
• Both Signature and Exchange Certificates that are touch sense protected

NOTE:
• The eToken 5300 configuration is defined at the factory and cannot be changed.
• When using the eToken 5300 configured with touch sense support for Signature keys,
signature operations with an Exchange certificate will not be touch sense protected.

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Viewing eToken 5300 information

To view eToken 5300 touch sense configurations in SAC Tools:
1. Do one of the following:
• Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon, and from the shortcut menu, select Tools.
• On Windows: From the Windows taskbar, select Start > All Programs > SafeNet > SafeNet
Authentication Client > SafeNet Authentication Client Tools.
The SafeNet Authentication Client Tools window opens in the Simple view.
2. Click the Advanced View icon.
The SafeNet Authentication Client Tools window opens in the Advanced view.
3. In the left pane, select the eToken 5300 node.
The Token’s Information is displayed.

NOTE:
Configuration information displayed in SAC Tools varies according to how the token was
received from the factory.

Touch Sense support - Signature Keys

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Touch Sense support - Signature and Exchange Keys

Touch Sense support - Exchange Keys

Using the eToken 5300 Touch Sense

When performing a Digital Signature operation using the eToken 5300 device, the user is prompted to touch the
sensor on the token to complete the signing operation.

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eToken 5300 Touch Sense Timeout and Grace period

Touch Sense Timeout

The eToken 5300 touch sense device has a default timeout of 30 seconds. If the cryptographic operation requires
the device to be touched and the user does not touch the sensor within the 30 second time frame, the operation
fails.

Touch Sense Grace Period

The eToken 5300 has a 30 second grace period.
After the sensor is touched for the first cryptographic operation (that is within the 30 second time frame
mentioned above), all other sequential cryptographic operations performed within the grace period time, will not
require the touch sensor.

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Client Settings

Client Settings are parameters that are saved to the computer and apply to all tokens that are initialized on the
computer after the settings have been configured. Use token settings to determine behavior that applies to a
specific token. See Chapter 11: “Token Settings” on page 96.

Setting Password Quality (eToken Devices only)

The Password Quality feature enables the administrator to set certain complexity and usage requirements for
token passwords.
To set PIN Quality parameters for IDPrime cards, See "Setting IDPrime PIN Quality (PIN Quality Tab)" on
page 100.
The Set Password Quality feature is for eToken devices only.

NOTE:
The token password is an important security measure in safeguarding your company’s
private information. The best passwords are at least eight characters long, and include
upper-case and lower-case letters, punctuation marks, and numerals appearing in a
random order.

To set the Password Quality:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select Client Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Password Quality tab.
The Password Quality tab opens.
4. Do one of the following:
• Change the Password Quality settings, and click Save.

TIP:
The Password Quality settings are configured the same way as the Token Password
quality settings.
See Chapter 11: Setting eToken Password Quality (Password Quality Tab), on page 96.

• To ignore your changes, click Discard.

• To apply SafeNet Authentication Client’s default settings, click Set to Default.

NOTE:
When entering a value in the Expiry warning period field, you must make sure that a value
is also entered in the Maximum usage period field. If no value is entered in the Maximum
usage period field, an error message appears.

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Copying User Certificates to a Local Store

SafeNet Authentication Client operations often require certificates, private keys, and public keys.
Private keys should always be stored securely on the token. Certificates should also be stored on the token,
ensuring that the certificates are readily available when using the token on a different computer.
Use the Copy user certificates to a local store option to control the automatic installation of the token’s user
certificates to the local certificate store upon token connection.
This option is selected by default.

To automatically install the token’s user certificates to the local store:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select Client Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab.
The Advanced tab opens.
4. Select Copy user certificates to a local store.
5. Click Save to save your changes, or click Discard, to ignore your changes.

Copying CA Certificates to a Local Store

When a token is connected to a computer, the system may detect that one or more CA certificates that are
installed on the token are not installed on the computer. Use the Copy CA certificates to a local store option to
control the automatic installation of the token’s CA certificates to the local certificate store upon token connection.

NOTE:
Microsoft displays a security warning when it detects that CA certificates are be installed
to the local store. To permit the certificates to be installed from the token, the user must
click Yes.

This option is selected by default.

To automatically install the token’s CA certificates to the local store:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select Client Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab.
4. Select Copy CA certificates to a local store.
5. Click Save to save your changes, or click Discard, to ignore your changes.

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Enabling Single Logon

When single logon is enabled, users can access multiple applications with only one request for the token
password during each computer session. This alleviates the need for the user to log on to each application
separately. This option is disabled by default.

NOTE:
When single logon is set using SafeNet Authentication Client Tools, Windows Logon is
not included in the single logon process. Only an administrator can configure Windows
Logon as single logon.

To enable single logon:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select Client Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab.
4. Select Enable Single Logon.
5. Click Save to save your changes, or click Discard, to ignore your changes.
6. To activate the single logon feature, log off from the computer and log on again.

Allowing Password Quality Configuration on Token after

Initialization (eToken Devices only)
The Allow password quality configuration on token after initialization option determines whether the password
quality parameters on the token can be changed after initialization.

NOTE:
This feature is not supported by iKey tokens.

To enable password quality configuration after initialization:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select Client Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab.
4. Select Allow password quality configuration on token after initialization.
5. Click Save to save your changes, or click Discard, to ignore your changes.

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Allowing Only an Administrator to Configure Password

Quality on Token
The Allow only an administrator to configure password quality on token option determines whether the password
quality parameters on the token can be changed after initialization by the administrator only, and not by the user.
This option is selected by default.

To define who can configure password quality on token:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select Client Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab.
4. Do one of the following:
• To enable configuration by the administrator only, select Allow only an administrator to configure
password quality on token.
• To enable configuration by the user also, clear Allow only an administrator to configure password
quality on token.
5. Click Save to save your changes, or click Discard, to ignore your changes.

Showing the SafeNet Authentication Client Tray Icon

You can determine whether the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon is displayed.

To show the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select Client Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab.
4. In the Show application tray icon drop-down list, select one of the following:
• Never: The tray icon is never displayed
• Always: The tray icon is always displayed
5. Click Save to save your changes, or click Discard, to ignore your changes.

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Defining Automatic Logoff

You can determine whether tokens are automatically logged off following a period of token inactivity, even if the
tokens are still connected. After a token is logged off, the user must enter the token password again before the
token contents can be accessed.

To define the automatic logoff setting:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select Client Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab.
4. In the Automatic logoff after token inactivity drop-down list, select one of the following:
• Never: The token password must be entered once, and the token remains logged on as long as it
remains connected.
• Always: The token password must be entered each time the token contents are accessed.
• After: The token password must be entered if the number of minutes set in the text box has passed
since the last token activity.
Set the number of minutes in the text box (1 - 240).
5. Click Save to save your changes, or click Discard, to ignore your changes.

Enabling Logging
The logging function creates a log of SafeNet Authentication Client activities.

NOTE:
You must have administrator privileges to use the logging function.

For Windows - The log files are located in: C:\WINDOWS\Temp\eToken.log

To activate the logging function on a Windows System:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select Client Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab, and click Enable Logging.

NOTE:
You must restart your machine for the settings to take effect.

To disable the logging feature on a Windows System:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, select Client Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab, and click Disable Logging.

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Token Settings

Configurations set in the selected token’s Settings tab determine behavior that applies to the specific token.
For configurations set in Client Settings, that apply the settings to all tokens that are initialized after the settings
have been configured, see Chapter 10: Client Settings, on page 91.

Setting eToken Password Quality (Password Quality Tab)

The Password Quality tab enables you to set the device’s password policies.

To set password quality for a token:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, expand the node of the required token, and select Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Password Quality tab.
The Password Quality tab opens.
4. Enter the password quality parameters as follows:

Password Quality Parameter Description

Minimum length (characters) Default: 6 characters

Maximum length (characters) Default: 16 characters

Maximum usage period (days) The maximum period, in days, before which the password
must be changed.
Default: 0 (none)
For iKey devices, the periods are rounded up to periods of
weeks (7 days), even though the period is displayed in days.
For example, if the period is displayed as less than a week,
say 6 days, iKey regards it as a week. If the period is more
than two weeks, say 15 days, iKey regards it as three weeks.

Minimum usage period (days) The minimum period before the password can be changed.
Default: 0 (none)
For iKey devices, the periods are rounded up to periods of
weeks. See row above for more information.

Expiration warning period (days) Defines the number of days before the password expires that
a warning message is shown.
Default: 0 (none)

History size Defines how many previous passwords must not be repeated.
Default:
For eToken devices - 10
For iKey devices - 6

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Password Quality Parameter Description (Cont.)

Maximum consecutive repetitions The maximum number of repeated characters that is
permitted in the password.
Default: 3
This feature is not supported by iKey devices.

Must meet complexity requirements Determines the complexity requirements that are required in
the token password.
• At least 2 types: a minimum of 2 complexity rules (out of
the 4 shown in the Manual Complexity fields) are enforced.
• At least 3 types: a minimum of 3 complexity rules (out of
the 4 shown in the Manual Complexity fields) are enforced
(Default).
• None: Complexity requirements are not enforced.
• Manual: Complexity requirements, as set manually in the
Manual Complexity settings, are enforced.

Manual complexity rules For each of the character types (Numerals, Upper-case
letters, Lower-case letters, and Special characters) select
one of the following options:
• Permitted - Can be included in the password, but is not
mandatory (Default).
• Mandatory - Must be included in the password.
• Forbidden - Must not be included in the password.
Note: The Forbidden option is not supported by iKey
devices.

5. Do one of the following:

• To save your changes, click Save.
• To ignore your changes, click Discard.
• To apply SafeNet Authentication Client’s default settings, click Set to Default.

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Setting Private Data Caching Mode (Advanced Tab)

NOTE:
This feature is not supported by iKey, IDPrime MD, .NET and eToken 5110 CC devices.

In SafeNet Authentication Client, public information stored on the token is cached to enhance performance.
This setting defines when private information (excluding private keys on the eToken PRO / NG OTP / smart card)
can be cached outside the token.

To set private data caching mode:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, expand the node of the required token, and select Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab.
The Advanced tab opens.

4. In the Private data caching field, select one of the following options:

Option Description
Always (fastest) Always caches private information in the application memory. This
enables fast performance, as certain information is cached on the host
machine. However, this option is less secure than if no cache is allowed.

While user is logged on Caches private data outside the token as long as the user is logged on to
the token. Once the user logs off, all the private data in the cache is
erased.

Never Does not cache private data.

5. Do one of the following:

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• To save your changes, click Save.

• To ignore your changes, click Discard.

Setting RSA Key Secondary Authentication

An authentication password may be set for an RSA key. In addition to having the token and knowing its token
password, accessing the RSA key may require knowing the password for that particular key.
This setting defines the policy for using this secondary authentication of RSA keys.

NOTE:
This feature is not supported by iKey, IDPrime MD, .NET and eToken 5110 CC devices.

To set RSA key secondary authentication:

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced view.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
2. In the left pane, expand the node of the required token, and select Settings.
3. In the right pane, select the Advanced tab.
4. In the RSA key secondary authentication field, select one of the following:
• Always
• Always prompt user
• Prompt user on application request
• Never
• Token authentication on application request

NOTE:
For an explanation of these options, see Chapter 6: Setting the RSA Key Secondary
Authentication Field, on page 62.

5. Do one of the following:

• To save your changes, click Save.
• To ignore your changes, click Discard.

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Setting IDPrime PIN Quality (PIN Quality Tab)

The PIN Quality Tab provides parameters which define the rules that must be respected in order for the PIN to be
accepted.

NOTE:
In the MD Manager, the unlimited value = FFh
In SAC Tools, the unlimited value = 00h

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For IDPrime cards, the following PIN Quality parameters exist:

PIN Quality Parameter Description

Minimum length (characters) The minimum value that can be set for the length of a
PIN’s value. This value must be in the range 04h - 40h
for a local PIN and 04h - 10h for the global PIN.

Maximum length (characters) The maximum value that can be set for the length of a
PIN’s value. This value must be in the range 04h - 40h
for a local PIN and 04h - 10h for the global PIN. This
value must be equal to or greater than the PIN Min.
length value.

History size Number of previous PIN values that cannot be matched

by a new PIN. Range is 00h-0Ah.
00h = No history

Number of different characters The number of different characters that can be repeated
that can be repeated at least at least once. Range is 00h-FFh.
once 00h = No limitation

Maximum number of times a The maximum number of times a character can appear.
character can appear Range is 00h-FFh.
00h = No limitation

Maximum number of character Max length of characters sequences e.g. 1,2,3,4 or

in a sequence a,b,c,d. Range is 00h-FFh.
(For example: If set to 4, 1,2,3,4,a,5 is allowed, but
1,2,3,4,5,a is not allowed).
00h = No limitation

Maximum number of times a Maximum number of times that characters can be

character can be repeated in adjacent. Range is 00h-FFh.
adjacent 00h = No limitation
01h = Repeated characters cannot be adjacent

Manual complexity rules For each of the character types (Numeric, Alpha upper,
Alpha lower, Alpha, non alpha, Non ASCII)

• Numeric = 30h...39h
• Alpha upper = 41h...5Ah
• Alpha lower = 61h...7Ah
• Alpha = 41h...5Ah + 61h...7Ah
• Non alpha = 20h...2Fh + 3Ah...40h + 5Bh...60h +
7Bh...7Fh
• Non ASCII = 80h...FFh?

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Setting IDPrime PIN Properties (Advanced Tab)

The PIN Advanced tab enables you to define PIN properties that must be met in order for the PIN to be accepted.
The PIN Advanced tab is available for all IDPrime based devices.
Select Settings in the left pane, to view the User PIN Quality/Advanced fields in the right pane.
Select Digital Signature PIN in the left pane, to view the Digital Signature PIN Quality/Advanced fields in the
right pane.
Select Digital Signature PUK in the left pane, to view the Digital Signature PUK Quality/Advanced fields in the
right pane.

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For IDPrime MD cards, the following PIN property parameters exist in the Advanced Tab:

PIN Property Parameter Description

PIN Type • Regular PIN - Use the keyboard to enter a PIN
• External PIN - Use an external keyboard/key PIN Pad

PIN Purpose Defines the purpose of the PIN. This property is for
information only.
The following options are available:
• Authentication PIN
• Digital Signature PIN
• Encryption PIN
• Non Repudiation PIN
• Administrator PIN
• Primary Card PIN
• Unlock Only PIN

Cache Type Select one of the following Cache Type functions:

• Normal Cache
• Timed Cache (Minidriver)
• No Cache (Minidriver)
• Always Prompt

Cache Timeout This field is activated only if Timed Cache (Minidriver) is

selected in the Cache Type parameter above.
Defines the number of seconds it takes before the cache
times out.

PIN Flags These flags are for backward compatibility only.

• No Flags
• Required Security Entry

Ext. PIN Flags The following options are available:

• No Flags - PINs are considered as follows:
Regular PIN & Normal Reader ==> Regular PIN
Regular PIN & PIN Pad Reader ==> External PIN
External PIN & Normal Reader ==> Regular PIN
External PIN & PIN Pad Reader ==> External PIN
• No Regular fallback - changes the third case as
follows:
External PIN & Normal Reader ==> Login refused
• No Auto PIN Pad - changes the second case as
follows:
Regular PIN & PIN Pad Reader ==> Regular PIN
• No Regular fallback + No Auto PIN Pad (both of the
above).

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PIN Property Parameter Description (Cont.)

PIN Validity Parameter:

Validity period (days) The maximum period, in days, before the PIN must be
changed. When the PIN expires, the user is forced to
change the PIN value the next time that the PIN is pre-
sented.
Default: 0 (no validity period)
Note: The PIN validity settings (Validity period and Expi-
ration warning period) cannot be modified when using
IDPrime MD 830B.
Expiration warning period (days) Defines the number of days before the PIN expires that
a warning message is shown.
Default: 0 (no warning)

NOTE:
PIN Quality and PIN Property settings may also be accessed when Initializing a device.
See Chapter 6: Initializing IDPrime Based Devices (page 64).

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Licensing

Import a SafeNet license for your SafeNet Authentication Client installation.

Viewing and Importing Licenses

SafeNet Authentication Client installations that do not have a SafeNet license can be used for evaluation only,
and a message is displayed on all logon windows.
You can view your licenses and import new ones using the SafeNet Authentication Client About window.

To view and import licenses:

1. Do one of the following:
• Right-click the SafeNet Authentication Client tray icon, and from the shortcut menu, select About.
• Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools.
See "Opening the Advanced View" on page 14.
On the toolbar, click the About icon:

The About window opens, displaying your license information in the License Information box.

2. To import a new license, click Import New License.

The Import License window opens.
3. To Validate Binary Signatures, see Validating Binary Signatures on page 24
4. Do one of the following:
• If the SafeNet license box is automatically filled, click OK.
• Copy your new SafeNet license string to the license box, and click OK.
• Click Import from File, browse to the file containing your license, open it to copy its contents to the
license box, and click OK.
• The About window opens, displaying your updated license information in the License Information box.

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