2.14.6.2 About HTTPS
HTTPS provides secure/encrypted, web- based management and configuration of
SecureSync from a PC. In order to establish a secure HTTPS connection, an SSL cer-
tificate must be stored inside the SecureSync unit.
SecureSync uses the OpenSSL library to create certificate requests and self-signed cer-
tificates. The OpenSSL library provides the encryption algorithms used for secure HTTP
(HTTPS). The OpenSSL package also provides tools and software for creating X.509 Cer-
tificate Requests, Self Signed Certificates and Private/Public Keys. For more information
on OpenSSL, please see www.openssl.org.
Once you created a certificate request, submit the request to an external Certificate
Authority (CA) for the creation of a third party verifiable certificate. (It is also possible to
use an internal corporate Certificate Authority.)
If a Certificate Authority is not available, or while you are waiting for the certificate to be
issued, you can use the default Spectracom self-signed SSL certificate that comes with
the unit until it expires, or use your own self-signed certificate. The typical life span of a cer-
tificate (i.e., during which HTTPS is available for use) is about 10years.
Note: If deleted, the HTTPS certificate cannot be restored. A new cer-
tificate will need to be generated.
Note: In a Chrome web browser, if a valid certificate is deleted or changed
such that it becomes invalid, it is necessary to navigate to Chrome's Set-
tings> More Tools> Clear browsing data> Advanced and clear the Cached
images and files in the history. Otherwise Chrome's security warnings may
make some data unavailable in the Web UI.
Note: If the IP Address or Common Name (Host Name) is changed, you
need to regenerate the certificate, or you will receive security warnings
from your web browser each time you log in.
2.14.6.3 Supported Certificate Formats
SecureSync supports X.509 PEM and DER Certificates, as well as PKCS#7 PEM and DER
formatted Certificates.
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