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Security
Other information it contains:
• State/Province Name
• Locality Name
• Organization Name
• Organization Unit
• E-mail Address
The device can be configured for secure access with the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol via Digital
Certificates. The enablement of SSL provides encryption for all workflows where the device is used as a
HTTPS server.
Workflows include:
• Administration of the device via Internet Services
• Printing via Internet Services
• Printing via IPP
• Scan Template Management
• Workflow Scanning via HTTPS
• Administration of Network Accounting
The device exports the signed certificate to the client to establish an SSL/HTTPS connection.
There are two options available to obtain a server certificate for the device:
• Have the device create a Self Signed Certificate.
• Create a request to have a Certificate Authority sign a certificate that can be uploaded to the
device.
A self-signed certificate means that the device signs its own certificate as trusted and creates the
public key for the certificate to be used in SSL encryption.
A certificate from a Certificate Authority or a server functioning as a Certificate Authority, for example
Windows 2000 running Certificate Services, can be uploaded to the device.
Note: A separate request is required for each Xerox device.
With SSL enabled (from the Connectivity/Protocols/HTTP selections of the Properties tab of Internet
Services), and a digital certificate installed, remote users accessing the system over an HTTP-based
interface are assured of having their network communications protected against eavesdropping and
tampering, using strong encryption. The only action required by the workstation user is to type https://
followed by the IP Address (or fully qualified domain name) of the system into the Address or URL box
of the web browser. The subsequent acceptance of a Digital Certificate completes the exchange of the
Public Key enabling the encryption process to proceed.
Information Checklist
Before starting the procedure, ensure the following items are available or tasks have been performed:
• An IP Address or Host Name must be configured on the device.
• DNS must be enabled and configured on the device.
• HTTP must be enabled so that Internet Services can be accessed.
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