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nShield API Documentation

    • nCore API v13.4.5 Developer Tutorial
      • nCore architecture
      • C tutorial
      • Java tutorial
      • Python 3 tutorial
      • Java examples
      • Key structures
      • NFKM Functions
      • OpenSSL with NFKM Engine
      • nCore API commands
    • Microsoft CryptoAPI Guide for nShield Security World v13.4.5
      • nShield Architecture
      • Microsoft CAPI CSP
      • Supported Algorithms
      • Key Generation and Storage
      • User Interface Issues
      • Key Counting
      • NVRAM-Stored Keys
      • CSP Setup and Utilities
    • Microsoft CNG Guide for nShield Security World v13.4.5
      • nShield Architecture
      • CNG Architecture Overview
      • Supported Algorithms
      • Key Authorization
      • Key Use Counting
      • Using CAPI Keys
      • Utilities
      • Environment Variables for CNG Protection
    • nCipherKM JCA JCE CSP v13.4.5 API Guide
      • nShield Architecture
      • Installing the nCipherKM JCA/JCE CSP
      • System Properties
      • Compatibility
      • Architecture
      • Available Functions
      • The KeyStore API
      • Initialization
      • Loading and Storing Keys
      • keytool
      • Using Keys
    • PKCS 11 Reference Guide for nShield Security World v13.4.5
      • nShield Architecture
      • PKCS #11 Developer libraries
      • PKCS #11 with load sharing mode
      • PKCS #11 with HSM Pool mode
      • Generating and deleting NVRAM-stored keys with PKCS #11
      • PKCS #11 with key reloading
      • PKCS #11 without load-sharing or HSM Pool modes
      • PKCS #11 Security Officer
      • nShield-specific PKCS #11 API extensions
      • Compiling and linking
      • Objects
      • Mechanisms
      • Vendor annotations on P11 mechanisms
      • Vendor-defined mechanisms
      • KISAAlgorithm mechanisms
      • Attributes
      • Utilities
      • General purpose functions
      • Slot and token management functions
      • Standard session management functions
      • nShield session management functions
      • Object management functions
      • Encryption functions
      • Decryption functions
      • Message digesting functions
      • Signing and MACing functions
      • Functions for verifying signatures and MACs
      • Dual-purpose cryptographic functions
      • Key-management functions
      • Random number functions
      • Parallel function management functions
      • Callback functions
    • PDFs
nShield API Documentation v13.4.5
  • Application Notes
  • Cloud Integration Option Pack
    • v2.2.2
    • v2.2.1
  • KeySafe 5
    • v1.2
    • v1.1
    • v1.0
  • nShield API Documentation
    • v13.4.5
    • v13.3
    • v12.81
    • v12.80
    • v12.50.4
  • nShield Container Option Pack
    • v1.1.2
    • v1.1.1
  • nShield Database Security Option Pack
    • v2.1.0
  • nShield Docs
  • nShield Infosheets
  • nShield Key Attestation
    • v1.0.2
  • nShield Monitor
    • v3.1.0
    • v3.0.0
    • v2.9.8
    • v2.9.7
    • v2.9.5
    • v2.9.0
    • v2.8.0
  • nShield Post-Quantum Software Development Kit
    • v1.1.0
  • nShield Security World
    • v13.4.5
    • v13.3
    • v12.81
    • v12.80
    • v12.50.4
    • v12.40
  • Quick-Start Guides
  • Regulatory Documentation
  • Release Notes
  • Time Stamp Option Pack
    • 8.0.0
    • 7.20.0
  • Web Services Option Pack
    • v3.2.0
    • v3.1.0
    • v3.0.2
  • nShield API Documentation
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nShield API Documentation

The following documentation is available for the nShield Security World APIs (v13.4.5):

  • nCore API v13.4.5 Developer Tutorial

  • Microsoft CryptoAPI Guide for nShield Security World v13.4.5

  • Microsoft CNG Guide for nShield Security World v13.4.5

  • nCipherKM JCA JCE CSP v13.4.5 API Guide

  • PKCS 11 Reference Guide for nShield Security World v13.4.5

PDF versions of these guides are available here.

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