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Status Functionality already exists
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 18, 2016

PKCS11

I want to implement the PKCS11Impl provider (PKCS11) in the WAS 8.5.5.
instaed of IBMJCECCA provider cause I think that PKCS11 is more secure than other and more i use the crypto express 5s ,ICSF and TKE.
i opened a PMR and after a few weeks i get the response the zos does not support the token...
could please implement this function PKCS11 (token) on zos 2.1?????

Idea priority Urgent
RFE ID 84143
RFE URL
RFE Product WebSphere Application Server
  • Guest
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    Dec 8, 2021

    We spoke with the Java security team for z/OS and they confirm that the requested function is available. It is possible to use CEX cards via ICSF accessed through PKCS11.