Initializing the access control system
When you initialize the access control system, the CNM utility clears the access control data in the coprocessor and furnishes the default role with the commands required to load access control data.
Important: The cryptographic node and the data it protects
are not secure while the default role is permitted to load access
control data.
Successfully performing this action removes installed access controls and keys and is therefore a sensitive operation that could render your node inoperable for production. Some installations might choose to remove authorization for this function from their coprocessor's roles. In this event, if you want to initialize the CCA cryptographic node, you must remove the CCA software from the coprocessor and reinstall the CCA software.
To initialize the access control system:
- From the Access Control menu, click Initialize. A confirmation window is displayed.
- Select Yes to confirm. The utility initializes the access control system.
Note: To start the CCA Node Management utility enter the csufcnm command.
The CNM utility logo and the main window are displayed.