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Status Submitted
Workspace IBM i
Categories Security
Created by Guest
Created on Jul 11, 2024

Enable TR-31 Import / Export of AES K0-B and K1-B Key Blocks for 4767/4769 crypto cards

For important bank compliance with MasterCard, we need use to TR-31 KEY EXPORTER in KEK value with mode of use B
The used parameters are:
Key block version: VARDRV‑B
Value of use: KEK
Mode of use: ENC-DEC

In the APAR OA64883 was published for Z series platform and into the community announced the new functions for IBM Power IBMi (https://community.ibm.com/community/user/ibmz-and-linuxone/blogs/richard-kisley1/2024/01/31/cca-82-75-for-icsf-on-ibm-z-and-4769-for-ibm-power)

We need these new functions as soon as possible.

IBM idea is recommended by IBM Support case TS016505549

Idea priority Urgent
  • Guest
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    Oct 4, 2024

    This feature is important for AES keys and for TDES Keys. It is necesary to have compatability with other HSM implementantions to guarantee interoperability.