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Chapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Understanding pre-shared key authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Creating & exporting a firewall certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Creating & exporting remote certificate(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Managing CA-based certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Defining a CA to use and obtaining the CA root cert . . . . . . . 3-9
Requesting a certificate for the firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Determining identifying information for client certificates . . . 3-12
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Managing certificates on Soft-PK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Customizing the user worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Appendix A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Soft-PK Log Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Soft-PK Connection Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
More about the Connection Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
To view the details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Sidewinder troubleshooting commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4
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P R E F A C E
About this Guide
P
This guide provides the information needed to set up connections
between remote systems running SafeNet/Soft-PK™ VPN client
software and systems on a network protected by Secure Computing’s
Sidewinder firewall. SafeNet/Soft-PK is a Windows-compatible
program that secures data communications sent from a desktop or
laptop computer across either a public network or an existing
corporate dial-up line.
Note: The SafeNet/Soft-PK product is referred to as simply "Soft-PK" throughout the
remainder of this document.
IMPORTANT: This guide describes administration of VPNs between Soft-PK Version 5.1.3
Build 4 and Sidewinder Version 5.1.0.02. If you are working with a later version of either
documentation (select Downloads & Activations -> Product Documentation).
Who should read
this guide?
This guide is written for the person assigned to administer
Sidewinder-based VPN connections involving a Soft-PK VPN client.
Setting up VPN connections involves procedures done on Sidewinder
and procedures done using Soft-PK to pre-configure the VPN client
security policy for each remote user (road warrior, telecommuter,
etc.).
As a network administrator, you should read and understand all the
procedures in this document. You will then be able to provide all
remote users with the information, files, and software they need to set
up Soft-PK software to communicate with your trusted network(s).
This guide assumes you are familiar with networks and network
terminology. Because Soft-PK will use a security association with a
Sidewinder firewall, you should be familiar with Sidewinder
administration. Knowledge of the Internet and of Windows operating
systems are also key requirements.
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How this guide is organized
How this guide is
organized
This guide contains the following chapters.
Chapter Title
Description
Chapter 1:
Getting Started
Presents an overview of the Soft-PK and the
Sidewinder Virtual Private Network (VPN)
environment and describes the requirements. It
includes a checklist to guide you through the
basic steps to setup and deploy a VPN.
P
Chapter 2:
Planning your VPN
Configuration
Provides information to help you understand key
concepts and options that are involved in a VPN
connection.
Chapter 3:
Configuring Sidewinder
for Soft-PK Clients
Provides a summary of Sidewinder procedures
associated with setting up and configuring Soft-
PK connections in your network.
Note: Perform these procedures before you
configure your Soft-PK clients.
Chapter 4:
Installing and Working
with Soft-PK
Includes Soft-PK installation notes and describes
the basic Soft-PK procedures for managing
certificates and creating a customized Soft-PK
security policy for your remote clients.
Chapter 5:
Summarizes the steps for preparing and
Deploying Soft-PK to Your deploying the Soft-PK software, digital certificate
End Users
files, and security policy to your end users. It is
based on a worksheet (in MS Word format) that
you edit and send to each remote end user.
Appendix A:
Troubleshooting
Provides a summary of troubleshooting
techniques available for resolving Soft-PK and
Sidewinder VPN connection problems.
Finding information
This guide is in Acrobat (softcopy) format only and does not contain
an index. However, you can use Acrobat’s Find feature to search for
every instance of any word or phrase that you want.
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Where to find additional information
Viewing and printing this
document online
When you view this document online in PDF format, you may find
that the screen images are blurry. If you need to see the image more
clearly, you can either enlarge it (which may not eliminate the
blurriness) or you can print it. (The images are very clear when
printed out.)
For the best results, print this PDF document using a PostScript printer
driver.
Š If your printer understands PostScript but does not have a
PostScript driver installed, you need to install a PostScript driver.
Š If your printer is not a PostScript printer and this document does
not print as expected, try one of the following:
— If your printer has the option, Print as Image, enable this option
and then try printing.
— Print specific page(s) at a time rather than sending the entire
document to the printer.
Where to find
additional
information
Refer to the following for related information.
Š About Soft-PK
For additional information about configuring and troubleshooting
Soft-PK software, refer to the online help that is integrated into the
program’s user interface. Soft-PK online help provides detailed
step-by-step procedures for individual VPN client tasks.
Š About Sidewinder
For more information about setting up VPN connections on
Sidewinder, refer to Chapter 11 in the Sidewinder Administration
Guide. In addition, be sure to review documentation associated
with patch releases.
Š About digital certificates
For information on digital certificates and Public Key Infrastructure
(PKI) technology, see:
— Understanding Public-Key Infrastructure, by Carlisle Adams
and Steve Lloyd (1999)
— Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure, Certificate and CRL
Profile, RFC 2459, R. Housley, W. Ford, W. Polk, D. Solo
(January 1999)
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Where to find additional information
To contact Secure Computing directly or inquire about obtaining a
and select “Contact Us." Or if you prefer, send us email at
support@securecomputing.com (be sure to include your customer ID in
the email).
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C H A P T E R 1
1
Getting Started
About this chapter
This chapter provides an overview of the Soft-PK™ and Sidewinder
steps to setup and deploy a VPN.
This chapter addresses the following topics:
Š "About Soft-PK & Sidewinder VPNs" on page 1-2
Š "Requirements" on page 1-3
Š "Roadmap to deploying your VPNs" on page 1-5
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About Soft-PK & Sidewinder VPNs
About Soft-PK &
Sidewinder VPNs
Soft-PK is security software for remote PC users. It is designed to
provide data privacy between remote users and a corporate network.
Industry-standard encryption and user verification routines protect the
data sent over the connection. Soft-PK conforms to Internet
Engineering Task Force (IETF) standards for TCP/IP and IP Security
(IPSec) protocols.
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Soft-PK works with the Secure Computing Sidewinder firewall to
establish secure VPNs over public and private networks. Information
passed across a VPN is encrypted, ensuring privacy and
confidentiality.
Figure 1-1.
Sidewinder VPN
connection providing
secure data transmission
between a remote
system running Soft-PK
and your internal
Soft-PK
Internet
Sidewinder
Protected Network
VPN
Internet
network(s)
= VPN tunnel
= Data
Note: In a VPN connection, keep in mind that the definition of "remote" depends on
perspective. From the Sidewinder’s point of view, the remote end is a system connecting
from the Internet. From the Soft-PK system’s point of view, the remote end is the Sidewinder
(VPN gateway) and the protected network.
Using Soft-PK, a mobile employee or telecommuter can establish
authenticated and encrypted access with networks protected by
Secure Computing’s fully IKE (Internet Key Exchange) compliant
Sidewinder firewall. Remote users can access secure corporate
resources using either public networks or corporate dial-up lines.
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Requirements
Requirements
To configure VPN communication between Sidewinder and Soft-PK
clients, your Sidewinder must be configured with the proper VPN
parameter settings and access rules. In addition, depending on your
VPN connection set up, you may also need to define the proper
digital certificates.
To run the Soft-PK VPN client, each remote system must meet
minimum hardware and software requirements. In addition, the
system must be able to make a connection with the Internet through
any of a number of means (for example, a dial-up networking facility,
an Ethernet LAN interface, DSL, cable modem, etc.).
Before starting your VPN setup, ensure that your environment meets
the requirements listed in this section.
Sidewinder and other network requirements
The network over which Soft-PK and Sidewinder will be used must
meet the basic requirements listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. Network requirements for using Soft-PK with Sidewinder
Category
Network
Requirement
Š A network infrastructure with at least one installed and
operational Sidewinder.
Note: You can protect more than one LAN with a single
Sidewinder.
Š Sidewinder Version 5.1 or latera
Sidewinder
Š VPN feature license
Š Connection to the Internet (via a dial-up line, DSL, cable
modem, etc.)
Remote client
Internet
connection
Š Digital certificates based on Sidewinder self-signed
certificates,
If using digital
certificate
authentication
or
Š Digital certificates from a public CA or your own CA
server. (Registration over the network using SCEP is
recommended.)
a. This document is based on Sidewinder running Version 5.1.0.02.
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Requirements
Soft-PK requirements
Each system on which Soft-PK will be installed must meet the
requirements listed in Table 1-2.
IMPORTANT: A remote system must only run one VPN client. If a VPN client program
such as SecureClient was previously installed on the remote system, ensure it is properly
uninstalled. See Chapter 4, "Installing and Working with Soft-PK" for details.
Table 1-2. System requirements for running Soft-PK
Category
Hardware
Requirement
Š An IBM PC or compatible computer (portable or desktop)
with at least a 75 Mhz Pentium microprocessor (or
equivalent).
Š A non-encrypting modem (for use with dial-up
networking) or an Ethernet interface.
Š At least 10 MB of free hard disk space.
Š The recommended system RAM size:
—
—
—
Windows 95:16 MB
Windows 98, NT: 32 MB
Windows 2000, Me: 64 MB
Š Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, or 2000
Software
Professional.
Š Dial-up Networking component of Microsoft Windows
and/or Ethernet LAN interface.
Š If the remote system uses a modem, the end user must
have dial-up account with an Internet Service provider
(ISP) or a private corporate dial-up account.
TIP: Instruct Soft-PK users to follow the instructions
provided by Microsoft to install Dial-Up Networking
on their Windows machine. Also, create a dial-up
networking profile for the ISP used to gain access to the
Internet.
Š Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later (for using help)
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Roadmap to deploying your VPNs
Roadmap to
deploying your
VPNs
Because Secure Computing products provide network security, we
recommend that, as the network administrator, you carefully oversee
the installation and configuration of the Soft-PK client(s). Setting up
VPN connections using Soft-PK and Sidewinder involves performing
procedures on each remote system running Soft-PK AND on your
Sidewinder.
If done properly, administrators can do most of the VPN configuration
for both Soft-PK and Sidewinder, with little required of the end users.
For example, you can set up the digital certificates and create a
security profile that you include with Soft-PK’s installation files. Users
then simply need to install Soft-PK and import a few files.
administrator, you should use the worksheet provided on the SafeNet/Soft-PK CD-ROM (in
MS Word format) as the basis for providing the remote Soft-PK users with the appropriate
installation and setup instructions. This way, Soft-PK users are required to follow only the
instructions that have been customized for your firewall configuration. (Refer to Chapter 5,
"Deploying Soft-PK to Your End Users" for details about the worksheet.)
Figure 1-2 provides a graphical overview of the Soft-PK and
Sidewinder VPN deployment process. Each of the tasks depicted in
Figure 1-2 are also reflected in the checklist starting on page 1-7.
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Figure 1-2. VPN
deployment
overview
1 — Satisfy Sidewinder, network, & system requirements
2 — Plan your VPN configuration
3 — Enable appropriate Sidewinder servers, ACL entries, & proxies
4 — Set up VPN authentication on Sidewinder
If using Sidewinder
self-signed certificates:
If using CA-assigned
certificates:
If using pre-shared
keys (passwords):
4c1 — Define remote
identities within
Sidewinder
4a1 — Create & export a
firewall certificate
4b1 — Request/export
the CA root certificate
Admin tasks
performed on
Sidewinder system
4b2 — Request a firewall
certificate
4a2 — Create & export
remote certificates
Important: Be sure
specify Extended
Authentication when
configuring your VPN
connection in Step 5
4a3 — Convert key file/
certificate pair to pkcs12
format
4b3 — Determine the
identifying information
(DN) your clients use
4b4 — Define remote
certificate identities
within Sidewinder
5 — Configure the VPN connections on the Sidewinder
6 — Configure the certificates and security policy(ies) for your
remote users
Admin tasks
performed using
Soft-PK prior to
deploying to end
users
7 — Prepare and deploy your Soft-PK installation package to
remote users
8 — Troubleshoot any connection problems
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Soft-PK deployment
checklist
The following checklist identifies each major step involved in the
setup and deployment of your Soft-PK software (as shown in Figure
1-2). You can use the checklist as a reference point and mark off each
item as you complete it to ensure a successful VPN rollout.
TIP: Each step provides an overview of the task and points you to specific documentation
for more detailed information.
1 — Satisfy Sidewinder, network, & system requirements
Sidewinder/network: Verify that your Sidewinder is at Version 5.1.0.02 or later,
licensed for VPN, and that your network is fully operational.
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End-user systems: Verify that each system on which Soft-PK will be installed meets
the requirements as described on page 1-4.
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2 — Plan your VPN configuration
Review Chapter 2 to become familiar with key concepts and options that are
available when setting up VPNs.
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Review Chapter 11 in the Sidewinder Administration Guide for additional background
on VPN configuration.
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Review the readme.txt file located on the Soft-PK CD for additional information from
Secure Computing.
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3 — Enable appropriate Sidewinder servers, ACL entries, & proxies
Note: For details, see"Enabling the VPN servers" on page 3-2 and "Configuring ACL & proxies
entries for VPN connections" on page 3-3.
CMD server: The Certificate Management Daemon (CMD) server must be enabled
before you can configure the certificate server.
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EGD server: The Entropy Generating Daemon (EGD) server is used by ISAKMP. This
server must be enabled before you can create VPN associations.
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ISAKMP server: The ISAKMP server must be enabled and set to listen on the
appropriate burb (typically, this will be the Internet burb).
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ISAKMP ACL entry: At a minimum, you must define and enable an ACL entry that
allows ISAKMP traffic from the Internet to the Internet burb on Sidewinder (external
IP address of Sidewinder).
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Other ACL entries: Depending on where you terminate your VPN connections on
Sidewinder (e.g., in a virtual burb), you may need to create ACL entries to allow traffic
between burbs.
4 — Create/Request the digital certificates
If using Sidewinder self-signed certificates:
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Use Cobra to create and export remote certificates for each end user. See "Creating &
exporting remote certificate(s)" on page 3-6 for details.
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pkcs12 format. See "Converting the certificate file/private key file pair to pkcs12
format" on page 3-8 for details.
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Use Cobra to define a CA and obtain the CA root certificate and export it for sending
details.
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Use Cobra to request a certificate for the firewall from the CA. See "Requesting a
❒
Determine the identifying information (e.g., Distinguished Name settings) your
clients will use in their personal certificates. See "Determining identifying information
for client certificates" on page 3-12.
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Use Cobra to specify the client certificate identity information to within Sidewinder.
See "Defining remote client identities in Sidewinder" on page 3-13 for details.
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If using pre-shared keys (passwords):
Use Cobra to specify the client identity information to within Sidewinder. See
"Managing pre-shared keys (passwords)" on page 3-14 for details.
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5 —Configure the VPN connections on the Sidewinder
Use Cobra to define the VPN security association configuration. See "Configuring the
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VPN on the Sidewinder" on page 3-15 for details.
Enable Extended Authentication.
6 — Configure the certificates and security policy(ies) for your remote
users
Install your copy of Soft-PK. See "Soft-PK installation notes" on page 4-2 for details.
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Use Soft-PK to set up the certificates needed by each end users. See
❒
Use Soft-PK to create and save security policies that are customized for your end
users. See "Configuring a security policy on the Soft-PK" on page 4-13 for details.
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7 — Prepare and deploy your Soft-PK installation package to remote users
Prepare the files you will distribute to your end users. For details, see "Overview" on
page 5-2.
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TIP: Use the
UserWorksheet.doc
file on the Soft-PK CD
— If necessary, define configuration steps for the Windows Dial-Up Networking
details, see "Specifying dial-up network instructions" on page 5-4.
as a starting point to define
the information each end
user will need to install and
quickly set up Soft-PK for
your network.
instructions" on page 5-4.
— Specify the instructions for importing/requesting/setting up client certificates.
For details, see "Specifying certificate import/request instructions" on page 5-5.
— Specify the instructions for establishing a security association. For details, see
"Specifying security policy instructions" on page 5-6.
Send the Soft-PK deployment software and files to your end users.
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8 —Troubleshoot any connection problems
Use the Soft-PK Log Viewer. See "Soft-PK Log Viewer" on page A-1.
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Use the Soft-PK Connection Monitor. See "Soft-PK Connection Monitor" on page A-2.
Use Sidewinder commands. See "Sidewinder troubleshooting commands" on page
A-4 and the Sidewinder Administration Guide for details.
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C H A P T E R 2
Planning Your VPN
Configuration
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About this chapter
addresses the following topics:
Š "Identifying basic VPN connection needs" on page 2-2
Š "Identifying authentication requirements" on page 2-3
Š "Determining where you will terminate your VPNs" on page 2-7
Š "Understanding Sidewinder client address pools" on page 2-9
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Identifying basic VPN connection needs
Identifying basic
VPN connection
needs
Before you actually begin configuring your Sidewinder or work with
Soft-PK, ensure you have an understanding of the basic profile for
your VPN connections.
Begin by doing the following:
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Š List the remote users that need a VPN connection
Š Identify the important IP addresses
It may help to start a sketch that defines your basic requirements.
Depending on your organization and network, this could be
somewhat more complex than the diagram shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1.
Identify remote users
and the target internal
systems in a sample
diagram
Mike
(1)
192.168.10.7
abc server
172.16.17.2
Protected Network
Sales
Internet
Sidewinder
(4) road warriors
Larry
xyz server
Moe
Support group
Curly
Shemp
- How many remote clients?
- Which internal networks?
- Sidewinder addresses?
(4) road warriors
Gary
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Identifying authentication requirements
Identifying
authentication
requirements
Determine how you will identify and authenticate the partners in your
VPN. Sidewinder and Soft-PK both support using digital certificates
and pre-shared key VPN configurations. In addition, when you use
Sidewinder version 5.1.0.02 or later, you can set up Extended
Authentication to provide increased security to your VPN network.
The following summarizes VPN authentication methods.
Using digital certificate authentication
When using digital certificates (or "public key authentication"), each
system in the VPN requires a unique private key file and a
corresponding public key certificate file.
Š The private key file
A private key file is unique to each system in the network and kept
secret by the holder (VPN client, firewall, etc.). It is used to create
digital signatures and, depending upon the algorithm, to decrypt
data encrypted with the corresponding public key.
Š The certificate file (with public key)
Certificates contain informational values such as the identity of the
public key’s owner, a copy of the public key itself (so others can
encrypt messages or verify digital signatures), an expiration date,
and the digital signature of creating entity (CA or firewall).
When using Sidewinder, the trusted source for authorizing key/
certificate pairs can be Sidewinder itself through "self-signed"
certificates, or a public or private Certificate Authority (CA) server (for
example; Netscape, Baltimore, Entrust, etc.). Digital certificate
implementations using Sidewinder/Soft-PK follow the X.509 standard.
IMPORTANT: You must configure the necessary certificates before you configure the VPN
connection parameters on Sidewinder or Soft-PK.
In addition, digital certificates have an "effective" date and an
"expiration date." Before certificates expire, they must be retrieved
and updated in the VPN gateway (i.e., Sidewinder firewall) to
continue using them in a VPN.
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If not already done, decide if you will use self-signed certificates
generated by Sidewinder or a public/private CA server.
Table 2-1. Sidewinder self-signed certificates versus CA-based certificates
Scenario
Profile
Š No CA needed
Using self-signed certificates
Š Requires one VPN association for each client
(for a small number of VPN
clients)
Š Uses a private or public CA
Using CA-based certificates
Š Single VPN association for all clients
(for a medium to large
number of VPN clients)
Š Can make VPN deployment and management
more efficient
A closer look at self-signed
certificates
A VPN implemented using Sidewinder self-signed certificates does not
require an external certificate authority and is relatively easy to
configure for a small number of (less than 10) clients. However, one
VPN association must be configured on Sidewinder for each client. As
the number of configured clients grows, so does the administrative
time. Figure 2-2 shows the certificates involved in a VPN using
Sidewinder self-signed certificates.
Figure 2-2. Sidewinder
self-signed certificate
summary
Firewall
Cert.
Firewall
Cert.
1
4
*.pem
Soft-PK
Internet
Sidewinder
Protected Network
Client
Cert.
Client
Cert.
5
*.pem
2
3
*.pk1
Admin creates firewall private key and
1
PK12 object for
importing to
Soft-PK
certificate
Admin creates client private key/
certificate pair(s)
2
Admin converts client private key &
exports certificate files to PK12 object
3
Note: A self-signed certificate created
on Sidewinder remains valid for one
year beginning from the date it is
created.
Firewall certificate imported to Soft-PK,
(private key remains on Sidewinder)
4
Client private key and certificate file
(PKCS12) imported into Soft-PK
5
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A closer look at CA-based
certificates
A VPN implemented using CA-based certificates requires access to a
private or public CA. Each end-point (client, firewall, etc.) in the VPN
retains a private key file that is associated with a public certificate. In
addition, each end-point in the VPN needs the CA root certificate on
their system. Figure 2-3 shows the certificates involved in a VPN using
CA-based certificates.
Figure 2-3. CA-based
digital certificate
summary
Client
Cert.
4
*.pem
Firewall
Cert.
2
*.pk
Soft-PK
Internet
Sidewinder
Protected Network
CA
Cert.
3
CA
Cert.
*.pem
1
Private CA server (could be a public CA
server not in the network)
CA
Admin requests CA root certificate
Admin requests firewall certificate
1
2
3
Admin provides CA root certificate to
client (or instructions to obtain it)
Admin provides client key/certificate
to client (or instructions to obtain it)
4
Understanding pre-shared key authentication
A pre-shared key (referred to as shared password by Sidewinder) is
an alphanumeric string—from eight to 54 characters—that can replace
a digital certificate as the means of identifying a communicating party
during a Phase 1 IKE negotiation. This key/password is called "pre-
shared" because you have to share it with another party before you
can communicate with them over a secure connection. Once you both
have this key/password, you would both have to enter it into your
respective IPSec-compliant devices (e.g., firewall and software client).
Using a pre-shared key/password for authentication is the easiest type
of VPN association to configure.
IMPORTANT: You should only use this method along with Extended Authentication.
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Extended authentication
In addition to the normal authentication checks inherent during the
negotiation process at the start of every VPN association, Extended
Authentication goes one step further by requiring the person
requesting the VPN connection to validate their identity.
Depending on the authentication method you select, the person must
provide a unique user name and password, a special passcode, or
one-time password before the VPN association is established. For
example, assume you configure a VPN association to use Extended
Authentication and that you select the standard password process as
the form of authentication. When a person attempts to establish a VPN
connection, Sidewinder will perform the standard VPN negotiations
but in addition will issue a request for the proper password. The
person initiating the VPN connection request must then enter the
proper password at their workstation before the connection will be
made.
The Extended Authentication option is most useful if you have
travelling employees that connect remotely to your network using
laptop computers. If a laptop computer is stolen, without Extended
Authentication it might be possible for an outsider to illegally access
your network. This is because the information needed to establish the
VPN connection (the self-signed certificate, etc.) is saved within the
VPN client software. When Extended Authentication is used, however,
the user is required to enter an additional piece of authentication
information that is not saved on the computer—either a password,
passcode, or PIN. This additional level of authentication renders the
VPN capabilities of the laptop useless when in the hands of a thief.
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Determining where you will terminate your VPNs
Determining
where you will
terminate your
VPNs
You can configure a VPN security association on Sidewinder to
terminate in any burb. For example, Figure 2-4 shows a VPN security
association terminating in the trusted burb. It allows all network traffic
to flow between the hosts on the trusted network and the VPN client.
Other than an external-to-external ISAKMP ACL entry, you need no
special ACL entries or proxy control.
Figure 2-4. VPN tunnel
terminating on trusted
burb
Trusted Internet
Soft-PK
burb
burb
Internet
Protected Network
VPN
Sidewinder
= VPN tunnel
= Data
Figure 2-5 shows another option that allows you to terminate VPN
traffic in a "virtual" burb. A virtual burb is a burb that does not contain
a network interface card. The sole purpose of a virtual burb is to serve
as a logical endpoint for a VPN association.
Figure 2-5. VPN tunnel
terminating on a
virtual burb
Trusted
burb
Internet
burb
Proxies
Soft-PK
Internet
Protected Network
VPN
Proxies
Virtual
burb
= VPN tunnel
= Data
Sidewinder
Terminating a VPN association in a virtual burb accomplishes two
important goals:
Š Separation of VPN traffic from non-VPN traffic
Š Enforce a security policy that applies strictly to your VPN users
By terminating the VPN in a virtual burb you effectively isolate the
VPN traffic from non-VPN traffic. Plus, you are able to configure a
unique set of rules (via proxies and ACLs) for the virtual burb that
allow you to control precisely what your VPN users can or cannot do.
Note: The VPN implementation depicted in Figure 2-5 represents a "proxied"VPN because
proxies must be used to move VPN data between burbs. The use of proxies enables you to
control the resources that a VPN client has access to on your internal network.
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Determining where you will terminate your VPNs
More about virtual burbs and VPNs
Consider a VPN association that is implemented without the use of a
virtual burb. Not only will VPN traffic mix with non-VPN traffic, but
there is no way to enforce a different set of rules for the VPN traffic.
This is because proxies and ACLs, the agents used to enforce the rules
on a Sidewinder, are applied on burb basis, not to specific traffic
within a burb.
Note: Do not terminate VPN connections in the Internet burb.
You can define up to nine physical and virtual burbs. For example, if
you have two distinct types of VPN associations and you want to
apply a different set of rules to each type, simply create two virtual
burbs, then configure the required proxies and ACLs for each virtual
burb.
One question that might come to mind when using a virtual burb is:
"How does VPN traffic get to the virtual burb if it doesn’t have a
network card?" The answer is found in the way that a VPN security
association is defined on the Sidewinder. All VPN traffic originating
from the Internet initially arrives in the Internet burb. A VPN security
association, however, can terminate VPN traffic in any burb on the
Sidewinder. By terminating the VPN in a virtual burb, the VPN traffic
is automatically routed to that virtual burb within Sidewinder.
Defining a virtual burb
To create a virtual burb on the Sidewinder for terminating a VPN, do
the following.
1. Select Firewall Administration -> Burb Configuration.
2. Click New and create the new virtual burb.
3. Click Apply.
4. Assign DNS to listen for the virtual burb. Enter the following command:
cf dns add listen burb=burbname
where: burbname = the name you have assigned your virtual burb
5. Verify that DNS is listening on the virtual burb by typing the following
command:
cf dns query
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Understanding Sidewinder client address pools
Understanding
Sidewinder client
address pools
You may choose to implement your VPN using Sidewinder client
address pools. Client address pools are reserved virtual IP addresses,
recognized as internal addresses of the trusted network. Addresses in
this pool are configured on Sidewinder and assigned (or "pushed") to
a VPN client (per VPN configuration) when the VPN connection is
started. Client traffic within the protected network appears to come
from the virtual IP address pool. Only Sidewinder knows the client’s
real IP address.
Figure 2-6. VPN
association
implemented using
Client address pool
10.1.1.1
10.1.1.2 (reserved for Client Y)
10.1.1.3
client address pool
10.1.1.254
VPN
Client A
Sidewinder
Trusted
burb
Internet
burb
Internal
network
Internet
VPN
VPN
Client Y
Proxies
Virtual
burb
VPN
Client Z
Virtual IP address
mappings using this
client address pool.
VPN Client Virtual IP Address
A
Next available within the pool
Y
Z
10.1.1.2
Next available within the pool
One of the reasons for using client address pools is that they simplify
the management of VPN clients. They allow the firewall to manage
certain configuration details on behalf of the client. This enables a
remote client to initiate a VPN connection even if the client has not
preconfigured itself for the connection.
When using client address pool, all the Soft-PK client needs to initiate
a VPN connection is:
Š Authentication information (e.g. a password or certificate)
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Š Address of the firewall
Š Protected networks
The client does not need to define a virtual IP for use in the VPN
connection, nor do they need to concern themselves with DNS issues
on the trusted network.
In addition to simplifying the configuration process for your clients,
client address pools give you the ability to place additional controls
on VPN clients.
Š You can allow or restrict access on a client address pool basis.
For example, assume you create two client address pools. Client
associations initiated from pool A might be granted access to cer-
tain networks that are off limits to clients from pool B.
Š You can allow or restrict access on a client basis.
This is done by assigning a specific IP address within a client
address pool to a specific user. By creating a network object for
that IP address, you can then use the network object in an ACL
entry to allow or restrict the client’s access to additional services.
IMPORTANT: Client address pools are most useful when implemented in a VPN
association between Sidewinder and clients or gateways whose IP addresses are assigned
dynamically. Client address pools are not typically used in VPN associations between two
peers that contain static IP addresses.
For more detailed information on client address pools, see the
Sidewinder Administration Guide.
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C H A P T E R 3
Configuring Sidewinder for
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About this chapter
This chapter provides a summary of Sidewinder procedures associated
with setting up and configuring Soft-PK connections in your network.
This chapter addresses the following topics:
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Š "Managing Sidewinder self-signed certs" on page 3-4
Š "Managing CA-based certificates" on page 3-9
Š "Managing pre-shared keys (passwords)" on page 3-14
Š "Configuring the VPN on the Sidewinder" on page 3-15
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Enabling the VPN servers
Enabling the VPN
servers
Before you configure a VPN association on your Sidewinder, you must
first enable the Sidewinder’s EGD and CMD servers. In addition, you
must enable the ISAKMP server and set it to listen on the Internet
burb.
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Do the following from the Sidewinder Cobra interface:
1. Enable the cmd, egd, and isakmp servers.
a. Select Services Configuration -> Servers -> Control.
Figure 3-1. Services
Configuration -> Servers
-> Control
Enable these servers (cmd server is
enable by default)
b. To enable a server, select it from the Server Name list and click
Enable.
c. Click Apply.
2. Configure the ISAKMP server.
a. Select VPN Configuration -> ISAKMP Server.
Figure 3-2. VPN
Configuration -> ISAKMP
Server
b. In the Burbs to Listen on list column, click the burb name associated
with the Internet burb.
c. In the Available Authentication Method fields, specify the method(s)
to use for Extended Authentication.
d. Click Apply.
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Configuring ACL & proxies entries for VPN connections
Configuring ACL & Depending on where you decide to terminate your VPN tunnel, you
must ensure that you have the appropriate ACL entries set up to allow
ISAKMP traffic and allow/deny the appropriate proxy traffic. At a
minimum, you must define and enable an ACL entry that allows
ISAKMP traffic from the Internet to the external IP address of
Sidewinder.
proxies entries for
VPN connections
1. Define (or ensure you have) an ACL entry that allows external-to-
external ISAKMP traffic. Select Policy Configuration -> Access Control List.
Check for these attributes:
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Š
Agent = Server
Service = ISAKMP
Action = Allow
Enabled = Enable
Source burb = Internet (all source addresses, *)
Destination burb = Internet burb (external IP of Sidewinder)
Note 1: Ensure you have defined appropriate network objects/groups. To view the
current network object configuration, select Shortcut to Network Objects from the
Source/Destination tab.
Note 2: For details about configuring and managing network objects, see Chapter4
in the Sidewinder Administration Guide.
2. [Configuration dependent] Define (or ensure you have) ACL entries that
allow access to and from any virtual burbs you may have. The virtual
burb should be specified as either the source or destination burb,
depending on the type of ACL entry being defined.
Note: For details about configuring and managing ACL entries, see Chapter 4 in the
Sidewinder Administration Guide.
3. [Configuration dependent] Enable the desired proxies in the
appropriate virtual burb(s). Select Services Configuration -> Proxies.
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Managing Sidewinder self-signed certs
Managing
Sidewinder self-
signed certs
If you are using Sidewinder to generate certificates, use the following
procedure to create and export self-signed certificates that identify the
firewall and each remote client.
TIP: Typically, a VPN configuration using Sidewinder self-signed certificates is suitable if
the number of clients is small.
Note: A self-signed certificate created on Sidewinder remains valid for one year
beginning from the date it is created.
Creating & exporting a firewall certificate
Use the following procedure on Sidewinder to create and export a
firewall self-signed certificate that identifies the firewall. The firewall
certificate file (with its embedded public key) will reside on the
Sidewinder and must eventually be imported by each Soft-PK client
system.)
From the Sidewinder Cobra interface:
1. Select Services Configuration -> Certificate Management.
2. Select the Firewall Certificates tab. Click New.
Figure 3-3.
Sidewinder Certificate
Management: Create
New Firewall Certificate
window
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3. Specify the following Firewall Certificate settings.
Field
Setting
Certificate Name
Specify a name for the firewall certificate.
Distinguished
Name
Specify a set of data that identifies the firewall. Use the
following format:
cn=,ou=,o=,l=,st=,c=
where:
Š cn = common name
Š ou = organizational unit
Š o = organization
Š l = locality
Š st = state
Š c = country
IMPORTANT: The syntax for this field is very
important. The above entries must be separated
by commas, and contain no spaces. In addition,
the order of the specified distinguished name fields
must match the desired order to be listed in the
certificate.
E-Mail Address,
Domain Name,
IP Address
Optional fields to identify information (in addition to
DN).
Submit to CA
Select Self Signed.
Signature Type
Select RSA.
4. Click Add to add the certificate to the Certificates list.
5. Click Close to return to the Firewall Certificate window.
Export the firewall
certificate (for later transfer
to each client system)
6. Click Export and save the firewall certificate (containing the public key)
to a file. Add a .pem extension (for example, "firewallcert.pem").
7. Click OK when done.
Once you have finished creating the firewall certificate, you will
typically copy it to an MS-formatted diskette for distribution to each
remote Soft-PK client. You can do this using the mcopycommand. For
example:
% mcopy -t filename a:filename
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Creating & exporting remote certificate(s)
Use the following procedure on Sidewinder to create a self-signed
certificate file (with its embedded public key) and a private key file
for each of your Soft-PK clients. Once a pair of certificate/private key
files are created for a unique client, you must use Sidewinder’s
pkcs12_utilcommand to combine each file pair into a PKCS12-
formatted object. Each PKCS12-formatted object must be distributed to
the respective Soft-PK client.
From the Sidewinder Cobra interface:
Note: Do this from the local Sidewinder console (not a remote Cobra interface).
1. Select Services Configuration -> Certificate Management.
2. Select the Remote Certificates tab. Click New.
Figure 3-4.
Sidewinder Certificate
Management: Create
New Remote (Client)
certificate window
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3. Specify the following Remote Certificate settings.
Field
Setting
Certificate Name
Specify a name for the remote certificate.
Distinguished
Name
Specify a set of data that identifies the client. Use the
following format:
cn=,ou=,o=,l=,st=,c=
where:
Š cn = common name
Š ou = organizational unit
Š o = organization
Š l = locality
Š st = state
Š c = country
IMPORTANT: The syntax for this field is very
important. The above entries must be separated
by commas, and contain no spaces. In addition,
the order of the specified distinguished name fields
must match the desired order to be listed in the
certificate.
E-Mail Address,
Domain Name,
IP Address
Optional fields to identify information (in addition to
DN).
Submit to CA
Select Self Signed.
Signature Type
Select RSA.
Generated Private Click Browse and specify where you want to save the
Key File
private key associated with this certificate. You must use
a .pk1 extension (for example, "clientprivate.pk1").
IMPORTANT: The private key files must be
created as .pk1 objects. The conversion utility
used starting in Step 6 will not work with .pk8
objects.
Generated
Certificate File
Click Browse and specify where you want to save this
certificate. Use a .pem extension (for example,
"clientcert.pem").
4. Click Add to add the certificate to the Certificates list.
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5. Click Close to return to the previous window.
Converting the certificate
file/private key file pair to
pkcs12 format
6. To start the PKCS12 utility on the Sidewinder, from the command line,
enter the following command:
pkcs12_util
The utility will prompt you for the name and location of the private key
file, for the name and location of the associated certificate file, and for
the name and location in which to store the resulting PKCS12-format-
ted object.
The following message appears:
Please put file extensions on all file names.
Enter the name of the PKCS1 object (private key) file:
7. Type the full path name of the private key file.
The following message appears:
Enter the name of the PEM signed public key (certificate)
file:
8. Type the full path name of the associated certificate file.
The following message appears:
Enter the name of the output PKCS12 object (*.p12):
9. Type the full path name of the object file that will be created by the
utility. Be sure to use a .p12 extension on the file name.
The following message appears:
pkcs12 encryption password for public key (it WILL be clear
screen text):
10. Type a password for this PKCS12 object.
You apply a password to the object because the object contains both
the public and private keys. The password will be needed when import-
ing this object into a Soft-PK client. The password can consist of any
alpha-numeric characters.
Note: After typing the password, the utility creates the PKCS12 file in the directory
you specified in Step 9.
11. Return to Step 1 for each remote client.
Copy the client key/
certificate object to a
diskette
Once you have finished creating the PKCS12 object(s), copy each
object to its own diskette for distribution to the appropriate Soft-PK
client. You can do this using the mcopycommand. For example:
% mcopy -t filename a:filename
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Managing CA-based certificates
Managing CA-
based certificates
If you are using a CA to authorize certificates, use the following
procedures to define the CA, request the firewall and CA certificates,
and define the remote identities of each client within Sidewinder
(needed later when setting up your VPN connections).
Defining a CA to use and obtaining the CA root cert
To request a CA certificate for Sidewinder, do the following from
Cobra.
1. Select Services Configuration -> Certificate Management and click the
Certificates Authorities tab. Click New.
Figure 3-5.
Create New Certificate
Authority window
2. In the New Certificate Authority window, specify the name, type, and
location of the CA.
3. Click Add, then click Close.
4. Click Get CA Cert to request the CA certificate and import it to the
firewall
5. Click Get CRL to manually retrieve a new Certificate Revocation List (CRL)
from the CA.
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6. Click Export to save the CA certificate to a file for later importation into
client system(s). Each user must then use Soft-PK to import the CA
certificate you obtained for them.
Note: You can have the user request the CA certificate from the CA using Soft-PK.
You must provide the necessary CA information/instructions to do so.
Requesting a certificate for the firewall
To request a firewall certificate from a CA, do the following.
1. Select Services Configuration -> Certificate Management and click the
Firewall Certificates tab. Click New.
Figure 3-6.
Create New Firewall
Certificates window
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2. Specify the firewall certificate information.
Field
Setting
Certificate Name
Specify a name for the firewall certificate.
Distinguished
Name
Specify a set of data that identifies the firewall. Use the
following format:
cn=,ou=,o=,l=,st=,c=
where:
Š cn = common name
Š ou = organizational unit
Š o = organization
Š l = locality
Š st = state
Š c = country
IMPORTANT: The syntax for this field is very
important. The above entries must be separated
by commas, and contain no spaces. In addition,
the order of the specified distinguished name fields
must match the desired order to be listed in the
certificate.
E-Mail Address,
Domain Name,
IP Address
Optional fields to identify information (in addition to
DN).
Submit to CA
Signature Type
SCEP Password
Select the CA appropriate for your configuration.
Select RSA.
Specify a password for managing the certificate (e.g., to
retrieve the key, revoke, etc.)
3. Click Add to send the enrollment request.
issue the certificate before you can continue.
4. On the Firewall Certificates tab, click Query to request the CA for a
signed copy of the certificate. (Certificates are automatically submitted
to its CA approximately every 15 minutes.)
5. Record all firewall certificate information specified in Step 2. This
information must be entered into each Soft-PK client.
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Determining identifying information for client
certificates
Define the identifying information that will be used for each remote
client certificate. Typically, these are the values entered in the
Distinguished Name (DN) fields when defining a certificate. This
information will be needed in either of the following scenarios:
Š If you plan to direct remote users to request a remote certificate
from the CA.
or
Š If you plan to request remote certificates from the CA on behalf of
the end-user.
Use Table 3-1 as a template for defining this information.
Table 3-1. Client Distinguished Name (DN) information
Distinguished Name fields
cn (common name)
Setting
ou (organizational unit)
Note: Soft-PK lists this field as
"Department."
o (organization)
Note: Soft-PK lists this field as
"Company."
l (locality)
Note: Soft-PK lists this field as
"City."
st (state)
c (country)
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Defining remote client identities in Sidewinder
When using CA-based certificates, you must define an identity
"template" in Sidewinder that matches all possible client identities
used by the remote entities in your VPN.
To define remote certificate identities on Sidewinder, do the
following.
1. Select Services Configuration -> Certificate Management and click the
Certificate Identities tab. Click New.
Figure 3-7.
Certificate Identities
defined on the firewall
2. Specify an identify name and the Distinguished Name fields.
Note: An asterisk can be used as a wildcard when defining the fields on this window.
(Otherspecial characters are not allowed.) For example; *, O=acme, C=us represents
all users at ACME.
3. Click Add.
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Managing pre-
shared keys
(passwords)
"template" in Sidewinder that matches all possible client identities
used by the remote entities in your VPN.
To define remote certificate identities on Sidewinder, use the same
procedure as defined in "Defining remote client identities in
Sidewinder" on page 3-13.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to specify Extended Authentication, as described in the next
section, when configuring the VPN on the Sidewinder.
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Configuring the
VPN on the
Sidewinder
Create a VPN security association for a Tunnel VPN using the newly
created certificates. Do the following from the Sidewinder Cobra
interface:
1. Select VPN Configuration -> Security Associations. Click New.
Figure 3-8.
Sidewinder Security
Associations window
(defined VPNs)
2. Select the General tab and specify the following primary VPN settings.
Field
Setting
Name
Enter the name of this VPN association.
Encapsulation
Select Tunnel. This is the more popular form of VPN
encapsulation. Both the data and the source and
destination IP addresses are encrypted within the
encapsulated payload.
Mode
Select either Dynamic IP Client or Dynamic IP
Restricted Client (the remote end is a device whose IP
address is not fixed). Example: A salesperson that gains
Internet access from a laptop.
Note: For Dynamic IP Restricted Client, the remote
end is assigned a virtual internal IP address using one of
two methods. You specify the range of IP addresses
available to the remote end by using either the Client
Address Pool field or the Dynamic Virtual Address Range
field.
More...
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Field
Setting
Local Network/IP
Specify the network names or IP addresses to use as
the destination for the client(s) in the VPN. Click the
New button to specify the IP Address / Hostname
and Number of bits in Netmask. The value specified
identifies the network portion of the IP address. For
example, if you specify 24 with an IP address of
10.10.10.0, all IP addresses that begin with 10.10.10 are
accepted.
Note: If you are using Client Address Pools, the local
(destination for clients) is configured using different
windows.
Enabled
Burb
Select Yes.
Click the dropdown list to assign this VPN to a burb.
Sidewinder terminates each VPN in a burb so that
access rules may or may not be applied to the VPN.
If you selected Dynamic IP Restricted Client in the Mode field, you will
need to define one of the following mutually exclusive options.
Client Address
Pool
Determine if you want remote clients to be assigned
only the IP addresses contained within one of the
available client address pools. If so, use the dropdown
list to select the client address pool you want to use.
With this option, Sidewinder selects an IP address from
the available pool and assigns it to the client for use
during the VPN connection.
Note: For information on creating Client Address Pools,
see Chapter 11 in the Sidewinder Administration Guide.
Dynamic Virtual
Address Range
Define the range of addresses a client can use when
initiating a VPN connection. The addresses specified
here do not represent a real network but are virtual
addresses. With this option the client assigns their own
IP address, although the address must be within the
approved address range.
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3. Select the Authentication tab. Choose the authentication method
appropriate for your configuration.
Figure 3-9.
Sidewinder Security
Associations Properties,
Authentication tab
The "view" changes
depending upon the
Authentication Method
you select from the
dropdown list.
Š
If you selected Single Certificate (Figure 3-10), specify the following
self-signed certificate options.
Figure 3-10.
"Single Certificate"
options
Table 3-2. Single Certificate (self-signed) options
Field
Setting
Firewall
Certificate
Select the certificate used to authenticate the key
exchange.
Remote
Certificate
Select the certificate used on the remote end of the
VPN from the list provided.
Firewall Identity
Type
Select the type of identity to use when identifying the
firewall to the remote client.
Value
Contains the actual value used as the firewall identity.
This field cannot be edited.
Require Extended Enable this checkbox.
Authentication
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Š
If you selected Certificate & Certificate Authority (Figure 3-11),
specify the following CA certificate options.
Figure 3-11. "Certificate
& Certificate Authority"
options
Table 3-3. Certificate + Certificate Authority options
Field
Setting
Firewall
Credentials
tab
Firewall
Certificate
Select the certificate used to
authenticate the key exchange.
Firewall Identity
Type
Select the type of identity to use when
identifying the firewall to the remote
client.
Value
Contains the actual value used as the
firewall identity. This field cannot be
edited.
Require Extended Enable this checkbox.
Authentication
Remote
Credentials
tab
Certificate
Authorities
Select the certificate authority used to
sign the digital certificates.
Certificate
Identities
Select the certificate identity(ies) to
recognize in VPN connections.
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Š
If you selected Password (Figure 3-12), specify the following
password options.
Figure 3-12. "Password"
options
Table 3-4. Password options
Field
Setting
General
Enter Password/
Renter password
Select the certificate used to
authenticate the key exchange.
Require Extended Enable this checkbox.
Authentication
Identities
Firewall Identity
Remote Identity
Specify the identity to use when
identifying the firewall to the remote
client.
Specify the Certificate Identities and
select the certificate identity(ies) to
recognize in VPN connections.
Save your settings!
4. Click Add to save the settings.
5. Click Close.
TIP: For typical Soft-PK configurations, you do not need to configure settings in the
Crypto tab or Advanced tab windows. For details about those settings, refer to Chapter 11
in the Sidewinder Administration Guide.
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C H A P T E R 4
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Soft-PK
4
About this chapter
This chapter includes Soft-PK installation notes. It also describes the
basic Soft-PK procedures for managing certificates and creating a
customized Soft-PK security policy for your remote clients.
IMPORTANT: As network administrator, you need to install your own copy of Soft-PK
PK software to each end user.
This chapter addresses the following topics:
Š "Soft-PK installation notes" on page 4-2
Š "Starting Soft-PK" on page 4-3
Š "Managing certificates on Soft-PK" on page 4-6
Š "Configuring a security policy on the Soft-PK" on page 4-13
TIP: Chapter 5, "Deploying Soft-PK to Your End Users" describes how you should
customize the UserWorksheet.doc file contained on the Soft-PK CD to specify the correct
information your end users should follow.
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Soft-PK
installation notes
Note the following about installing, removing, or upgrading Soft-PK
software. You can customize the UserWorksheet.doc file located on the
product CD to specify detailed installation instructions to your end
users. (See Chapter 5 for details.)
Table 4-1. Soft-PK install/uninstall task summary
4
Task
Notes
Uninstall any
existing VPN
client programs
Prior to installing Soft-PK on any system, uninstall/remove
any other VPN client programs that reside on the system.
Uninstall using the Control Panel’s Add/Remove program
and reboot your computer before beginning the Soft-PK
installation or upgrade.
IMPORTANT: This applies to any previous copies of
SecureClient software.
Installing
Soft-PK
To install Soft-PK, run the Autorun program from the Soft-PK
CD. (If Autorun is disabled, you can also run the setup.exe
program in the SoftPK directory.)
For Windows NT or 2000, be sure to log in as Administrator
or equivalent.
TIP: When setting up remote installations, you may
elect to provide the installation Autorun/setup.exe
program to your end users via other means (for
example, provide a zip distribution or network-based
installation).
Note: Soft-PK may warn of an error on install when PPTP is
already installed on the client system. This is not a concern
when establishing Soft-PK to Sidewinder VPNs. Bypass the
warning (press OK) and continue the installation normally
(press next).
Uninstalling
Soft-PK
To remove Soft-PK, follow the standard Windows Uninstall
program.
IMPORTANT: When you remove this software and
its components, you have the option to keep your
security policy, digital certificates, and private keys.
This is recommended if you are uninstalling before an
upgrade.
Upgrading
Soft-PK
Before upgrading or reinstalling Soft-PK, uninstall any
previous versions as noted above.
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Starting Soft-PK
Soft-PK starts automatically each time the computer on which it
resides is started. It runs transparently at all times behind all other
software applications including the Windows login. The Soft-PK icon
in the taskbar changes color and image to indicate the status of system
communications.
Figure 4-1. Soft-PK icon
in the Windows taskbar
Soft-PK icon in taskbar
Determining Soft-PK status from icon variations
The following table summarizes all icon variations and their meaning.
Table 4-2. Soft-PK taskbar icons
Icon
Description
Grey — Indicates Windows did not start the Soft-PK service
properly.
Red — Indicates Soft-PK is installed correctly; no connection is
established.
Red box — Indicates a non-secure connection established;
transmitting non-secure communications.
Yellow key — Indicates at least one secure connection
established; no transmission.
Yellow key/green box — Indicates at least one secure
connection established; transmitting secure communications
only.
Yellow key/red box — Indicates at least one secure connection
established; transmitting non-secure communications only.
Yellow key/red and green box — Indicates at least one secure
connection established; transmitting secure and non-secure
communications.
In summary, green means the computer is transmitting securely; red
means it is transmitting unsecure communications. Both red and green
means that the computer is transmitting both secure and unsecure
data simultaneously, on different channels.
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Activating/Deactivating Soft-PK
The Soft-PK user interface defines the security mode and the action
Soft-PK takes when it detects packets of various protocols and various
destinations. Once configured, users need to access the user interface
only to view or modify these settings.
As shown in Figure 4-2, you can right-click on the Soft-PK icon in the
taskbar to see all program options.
Figure 4-2. Soft-PK
taskbar icon options
Right-click the Soft-PK tray icon to
access menu
Š Means Soft-PK security policy is
currently active!
IMPORTANT: To deactivate the Soft-PK security policy, right-click on the Soft-PK icon in
the taskbar and toggle the Activate/Deactivate Security Policy menu option. (When
deactivated, the option shows Activate Security Policy.) If you deactivate the security
policy, you must toggle this setting to reactivate.
Figure 4-3 shows the program options that are available when you
launch the Soft-PK user interface from the Start menu.
Figure 4-3. Soft-PK Start
menu options
Soft-PK options after selecting Start ->
Programs -> SafeNet Soft-PK
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About the Soft-PK program options
This section provides a brief description of the Soft-PK main program
options. Use Soft-PK’s comprehensive online help for detailed
information.
Š Certificate Manager
The Certificate Manager allows you to request, import, and store
the digital certificates received from certificate authorities (CAs). To
communicate securely using digital certificates, users must have
two digital certificates: a CA (or self-signed firewall) certificate and
a personal certificate.
Š Security Policy Editor
The Security Policy Editor allows you to create connection policies
and their associated proposals and list them in a hierarchical order
that defines an IP data communications security policy.
Š Log Viewer
The Log Viewer displays the communications log, a diagnostic tool
that lists the IKE negotiations that occur during the authentication
phase.
Š Connection Monitor
The Connection Monitor displays statistical and diagnostic informa-
tion for each active connection in the security policy. This utility is
designed to display the actual security policy settings configured in
the Security Policy Editor and the security association (SA) infor-
mation established during Phase 1 IKE negotiations and Phase 2
IPSec negotiations.
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Managing
certificates on
Soft-PK
If you are using digital certificate authentication in your VPN, you
should provide your end users with the information and files needed
to set up the necessary certificates on their Soft-PK client. This section
provides a basic overview of what you need to do and includes (or
provides cross-reference to) the appropriate procedures.
IMPORTANT: The firewall self-signed or CA root certificate should always be present on
the Soft-PK client before configuring the client certificate.
If you are using Sidewinder self-signed digital certificates, as
administrator, do the following.
Note: You must have the firewall certificate configured in the Soft-PK system before you
import the personal certificate.
certificate and convert to PKCS12. See "Creating & exporting remote
certificate(s)" on page 3-6 for details.
root or self-signed firewall certificate into Soft-PK" on page 4-9 and
included in the UserWorksheet.doc file.
4. Provide instructions for importing the self-signed personal certificate. A
copy of this procedure is provided in this chapter, see "Importing a
personal certificate into Soft-PK" on page 4-11 and included in the
UserWorksheet.doc file.
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If you are using CA-based digital certificates, as administrator, do the
following.
1. If not already done, request and export the CA root certificate. See
details.
Note: You must have a CA certificate configured in the Soft-PK system before you can
request a personal certificate online.
certificate. See "Requesting a personal certificate from a CA on user’s
behalf" on page 4-8 for details.
signed firewall certificate into Soft-PK" on page 4-9 and included in the
UserWorksheet.doc file.
4. Provide instructions for importing the personal certificate. A copy of this
procedure is provided in this chapter, see "Importing a personal
certificate into Soft-PK" on page 4-11 and included in the
UserWorksheet.doc file.
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Requesting a personal certificate from a CA on user’s
behalf
1. Select Start -> Programs -> SafeNet/Soft-PK -> Certificate Manager (or
right click the SafeNet icon and select Certificate Manager).
2. Click the My Certificates tab.
3. Click Request Certificate.... The Online Certificate Request dialog box
appears.
4. Select the Generate Exportable Key check box.
Note: You will only be able to export the private key associated with the personal
certificate you are now requesting if you check this option now. For security reasons,
no one can change it later. This is the only time the certificate can be exported.
5. Click Advanced to select a certificate service provider.
6. Under Enrollment method, click Online.
7. Under Subject Information, enter all relevant personal information,
pressing the Tab key to move through the dialog box.
Note: If you press Enter, the request will generate before you are finished.
8. Under Online Request Information, enter or select these options:
a. In the Challenge Phrase box, enter any combination of numbers or
letters you choose. For security reasons, only asterisks appear here.
b. In the Confirm Challenge box, enter the same phrase from the last
step.
c. From the Issuing CA list, select a CA certificate.
9. Click OK. Certificate Manager now generates a public/private key pair,
and then displays the Online Certificate Request dialog box to indicate
that it is waiting for a response from the CA. When the CA accepts your
request, the Certificate Manager dialog box appears. Click OK again.
10. Optional: To view your request, click the Certificate Requests tab. Select
the request and click View. Click inside the certificate window to close it.
11. Get your CA administrator to approve your request.
12. Once your request is approved, select it under the Certificate Requests
tab and click Retrieve.
13. Click Yes when the Certificate Manager dialog box asks if you want to
add this personal certificate. The request disappears, but the personal
certificate now appears under the My Certificates tab.
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TIP: You should select the new certificate and click Verify to validate it.
Exporting a personal
certificate
14. In the My Certificates tab, select a personal certificate.
15. Click Export. The Export Certificate and Private Key dialog box appears.
16. In the Filename box, enter the drive, directory, and filename for the
personal certificate file. The default setting is C:\Temp\Cert.p12.
17. In the Password box, type any password you choose.
18. In the Confirm Password box, retype the password.
Note: The end user will need to know this password when import this file into their copy
of Soft-PK.
Importing certificate in Soft-PK
Use the following procedures to import certificates into the Soft-PK
system.
Note: These procedures are summarized on the UserWorksheet.doc file, customize as
needed for your end users.
Importing a CA root or self-
signed firewall certificate
into Soft-PK
Use the following procedure to import a self-signed firewall or CA
root certificate into the Soft-PK system. This procedure is done at the
client system and assumes Soft-PK is already installed and you already
have a diskette containing an exported self-signed firewall or CA root
certificate.
1. Select Start -> Programs -> SafeNet/Soft-PK -> Certificate Manager (or
right click the SafeNet icon and select Certificate Manager).
2. Click the CA Certificates tab.
3. Click Import Certificate.... The Import CA Certificate window appears.
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Figure 4-4.
Soft-PK Certificate
Manager: CA Certificates
tab, Import CA
Certificate
4. Insert the diskette containing the self-signed firewall or certificate file.
5. From the Files of type: field, select All Files (*.*) and then navigate to
display the files located on the diskette.
6. Select the appropriate certname.pem file and click Open. The following
window appears prompting you to confirm you want to import the
selected certificate.
Figure 4-5.
Verification window
7. Click Yes.
8. [Optional] From the CA Certificates tab, click View to see the information
in the certificate.
Figure 4-6.
Viewing the certificate
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Importing a personal
certificate into Soft-PK
Use the following procedure to import a personal certificate into the
Soft-PK system. This procedure is done at the client system and
assumes Soft-PK is already installed.
Note: This procedure is summarized on the UserWorksheet.doc file, customize that
procedure as needed for your end users.
1. Select Start -> Programs -> SafeNet/Soft-PK -> Certificate Manager (or
right click the SafeNet icon and select Certificate Manager).
2. Click the My Certificates tab.
3. Click Import Certificate....
Figure 4-7.
My Certificates tab:
Import Certificate (and
private Key) window
4. Insert the diskette containing the remote key/certificate object file.
5. From the Files of type: field, select All Files (*.*) and then navigate to
display the files located on the diskette.
6. Select the appropriate filename.p12 file and click Open. The following
window appears.
Note: The file type must be a PKCS12 object. PKCS8 and PKCS1 objects cannot be
used.
Figure 4-8. Import
Certificate Password
window
7. Specify the password used when creating the p12 object (step 10 on
page 3-8). You will not be allowed to import the certificate if the
password is incorrect.
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Note: You must provide this password to the end user so they can later import this
certificate file.
8. Click Import. A prompt appears to confirm you want to import the
selected Personal Certificate.
Figure 4-9.
Verification window
9. Click Yes.
10. [Optional] From the My Certificates tab, click View to see the information
in the certificate.
Figure 4-10.
Viewing the certificate
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Configuring a
security policy on
the Soft-PK
As an administrator, you can configure end user security policies on
your Soft-PK system, save them to a diskette, and distribute them to
your users. Your end users then simply import the security policy
you’ve set up.
Basic connection options
When you configure a user policy on Soft-PK, you can specify to send
all traffic over one VPN connection, or specify to send traffic over
separate connections (some or all of which can be secured) for
different traffic destinations. This choice is made by selecting Options -
> Secure from the main menu.
Š
All Connections — This allows you to configure one, and only one
connection that secures all IP communications with the option to
direct all connections to a specific gateway.
Š
Specified Connections — This option allows you to configure
multiple simultaneous connections. This option includes a default
connection configuration called "Other Connections," that controls
traffic not covered by prior connection rules.
Setting up an Other
Connections policy
The remainder of this section describes the setup of a single
connection policy under the Specified Connections scenario. The
connection settings you configure must coincide with configured
settings/capabilities on the Sidewinder VPN Gateway.
Note: This procedure assumes your client system will not use this policy for every
connection. That is, the system may sometimes be used in a local network where a VPN
connection is not needed.
1. Select Start -> Programs -> SafeNet/Soft-PK -> Security Policy Editor (or
right click the SafeNet icon and select Security Policy Editor).
2. Select Options -> Secure Specified Connections.
3. Click on Other Connections. This is the catchall rule for all IP
communications that do not conform to the proposals you will defined
for individual connections. This policy will handle all traffic not defined
in another policy.
Note: Configure this according to your site/user requirements. You can allow all
traffic to pass through (Non-secure mode), configure a VPN policy (Secure mode), or
stop all other traffic (Block mode).
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4. Start defining a new policy. Select Edit -> Add -> Connection to create a
new policy.
Figure 4-11.
Soft-PK: Security Policy
Editor
New connection
named SecureVPN
Note: By default, the
"OtherConnections"
policy handles all
traffic not defined in
other policies
5. Specify a descriptive name for the connection. (The name "SecureVPN"
is used in this example.)
6. Specify the connection type. In the Connection Security field, specify
Secure.
7. Specify the trusted network to which the client will be communicating.
In the Remote Party Identity and Addressing fields:
Š
Š
Change the ID Type to IP Subnet.
Specify the Subnet and Mask of the trusted network.
8. Specify the Sidewinder connection information.
a. Enable the Connect using Secure Gateway Tunnel box.
b. Specify the interface information:
Š If using shared password: Specify set the ID Type to IP Address
and enter the IP Address of the Sidewinder’s internet interface.
Š If using digital certificates:
— Set the ID Type to Distinguished Name.
— Enter the IP Address of the Sidewinder’s internet interface in
the IP Address field.
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— Click on the Edit Name button, in the window that appears
(Figure 4-12, enter the Distinguished Name information. Input
all fields from the Firewall Certificate and click OK.
Figure 4-12. Soft-PK: Edit
Distinguished Name
window to specify
This is case sensitive,
make sure it matches
the certificate exactly.
Firewall public certificate
9. Select Security Policy and select the Phase 1 Negotiation Mode.
Figure 4-13.
Soft-PK: Security Policy
fields
Use Main Mode for
certificate-based VPNs
Use Aggressive Mode
for pre-shared keys
10. Specify how the user will be identified to the Sidewinder. Select My
Identify.
Figure 4-14.
Soft-PK: My Identity
fields
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a. Select the authentication method for this connection.
Š If using shared password: Click Pre-Shared Key and enter the
shared password.
Š If using digital certificates: Select the personal certificate
previously imported from the drop-down list. Notice the ID Type
automatically changes to Distinguished Name.
b. In the Internet Interface selection drop-down box, specify which
interface to use when creating the VPN. For our example, the default
“Any” is adequate.
11. Specify the Authentication settings. Select Authentication (Phase 1) ->
Proposal 1.
Figure 4-15.
Soft-PK: Authentication
(Phase 1) -> Proposal 1
fields
a. In Authentication Method field, specify the method appropriate for
your configuration. (For example, use RSA Signatures if using only
digital certificate authentication, use RSA Signatures: Extended
Authentication if using digital certificate authentication and
extended authentication.)
b. In Encryption and Data Integrity/Algorithms fields:
Š
Š
Š
Encrypt Alg: Select DES or Triple-DES (highest).
Hash Alg: Select MD5 or SHA-1 (highest).
SA Life: Set this to 3500 seconds.The Phase 1 Lifetime on the Soft-
PK should NOT be left as Unspecified. It should be set to some
period of time slightly shorter than is configured on the
Sidewinder SA definition (Advanced tab on the Sidewinder COBRA
GUI).
c. In Key Group field, select at least Group 2. Group 5 (highest).
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12. Specify the Key Exchange settings. Select Key Exchange (Phase 2) ->
Proposal 1.
Figure 4-16.
Soft-PK: Key Exchange
(Phase 2) -> Proposal 1
fields
Š
Š
Š
SA Life: Select Unspecified to default to Sidewinder settings.
Compression should not be used.
Encapsulation Protocol: Select the same settings in the Encryption
and Hash Algorithms fields as Phase I. Do not change Tunnel
Encapsulation.
Š
Do not use the Authentication Protocol (AH). (This does not encrypt
traffic.)
13. [Optional] Click Save to save the policy on this system.
IMPORTANT: You can export a policy without saving it, but the policy will then not
be saved on the system on which it was configured
14. Select File -> Export.
a. You will be prompted to protect your security policy. Your end users
will then not be able to change the settings or create new policies.
However, your end users will be able to change the My Identity
fields.
b. Specify the location of the exported file.
15. Provide a copy of this file to the appropriate end users (see Chapter 5 for
details).
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C H A P T E R 5
Deploying Soft-PK to Your
End Users
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About this chapter
This chapter summarizes the final preparation steps for deploying the
Soft-PK software, digital certificate files, and security policy to your
end users. It is based on a worksheet that you edit and send to each
remote end user.
have configured and saved a security policy.
This chapter addresses the following topics:
Š "Overview" on page 5-2
Š "Customizing the user worksheet" on page 5-4
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Overview
Overview
You should deploy the Soft-PK installation program with a customized
security policy and the necessary digital certificates. Custom
installations are designed to make it easy to manage corporate
security policies for tens, hundreds, or thousands of end users.
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Along with the necessary software and files, you should provide
specific Soft-PK installation and setup instructions for each end user.
This facilitates management of corporate security policies for your end
users and simplifies what the end user must do.
The Soft-PK product CD provided by Secure Computing includes a
file (userworksheet.doc) in MS Word format that you can customize
and send to users.
Figure 5-1. Sample
userworksheet.doc file
contained on Soft-PK
product CD
Word
format
This worksheet contains five main sections that you should edit and
save before distributing to end users. These sections are based on the
information presented in earlier chapters in this manual.
Š Dial-up network instructions
Š Soft-PK installation instructions
Š Certificate instructions
Š Security policy instructions
Š Basic connection instructions
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Overview
Prior to customizing the worksheet, take a few minutes to organize
the files and information you need to deploy to your end users.
Table 5-1. Organize the files/software for each client (end user)
Deployment
Notes
item
Soft-PK software
program
Soft-PK setup.exe file and supporting files.
Digital certificate If deploying Sidewinder self-signed certificates:
files
Š firewall certificate (*.pem)
Š personal certificate, with private key (*.p12)
If deploying CA-based certificates:
Š CA root certificate (*.pem)
Š personal certificate, with private key (*.pk)
IMPORTANT: Personal certificates must be
unique to each individual; you cannot distribute
one personal certificate to all of your end users.
Security policy
Include a locked security policy file (*.spd) that end users
cannot modify.
Copy the Soft-PK software, certificate file, personal certificate file, and
security policy file to an unzipped image of SafeNet/Soft-PK software.
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Customizing the user worksheet
Customizing the
user worksheet
default UserWorksheet.doc file.
Specifying dial-up network instructions
Figure 5-2 shows the text in the initial UserWorksheet.doc file that
pertains to setting up dial-up networking. Delete or change this text as
needed for your end user’s particular environment.
Figure 5-2. Sample text
for specifying dial-up
networking setup
Specifying installation instructions
Figure 5-3 shows the text in the initial UserWorksheet.doc file that
pertains to Soft-PK installation instructions. The default text covers
basic installation, one that installs only the Soft-PK. Ch an ge th is text
accordin g to h ow you wan t users to in stall Soft.PK
Figure 5-3. Sample text
for specifying Soft-PK
installation instructions
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Customizing the user worksheet
Specifying certificate import/request instructions
Figure 5-4 shows the text in the initial UserWorksheet.doc file that
pertains to digital certificates. The default text covers a basic
instructions for importing certificate files from a disk you provide.
Ch an ge th is text accordin g to h ow you wan t users to set up
digital certificates (or delete if n ot usin g certificates).
Figure 5-4. Sample text
for specifying certificate
instructions (if
applicable)
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Customizing the user worksheet
Specifying security policy instructions
Figure 5-5 shows the text in the initial UserWorksheet.doc file that
pertains to the Soft-PK security policy. The default text covers a basic
instructions for importing a security policy from a disk you provide.
Ch an ge th is text accordin g to h ow you wan t users to set up th e
security policy.
Figure 5-5. Sample text
for importing the
security policy
Specifying basic connection information
Figure 5-6 shows the text in the initial UserWorksheet.doc file that
pertains to starting the VPN. The default text covers basic activation of
a security policy.
Figure 5-6. Sample text
for starting the VPN
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A P P E N D I X A
Troubleshooting
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About this appendix
problems. This appendix addresses the following topics:
Š "Soft-PK Log Viewer" on page A-1
Š "Soft-PK Connection Monitor" on page A-2
Š "Sidewinder troubleshooting commands" on page A-4
Soft-PK Log
Viewer
The Log Viewer displays the communications log, a diagnostic tool
that lists the IKE negotiations that occur during the authentication
phase. This is a very useful tool when you cannot correctly establish a
VPN connection. (However, a good log viewer does not replace a
carefully set up VPN security association.)
Note: The Log Viewer shows only ISAKMP and IKE messages, it does not show audit
messages for all traffic flow through the VPN.
To start the Log Viewer, right-click the Soft-PK icon or select it from
the Start menu.
Figure A-1. Log Viewer
window on Soft-PK
IMPORTANT: This information is not saved. Unless you freeze and save or print this
information, it will be cleared by ongoing negotiations.
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Soft-PK Connection Monitor
The following summarizes the tasks you can perform.
Button
Summary
Clear
Clears the communications log.
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IMPORTANT: You cannot retrieve this information once you
clear it.
Freeze
Freezes/Unfreezes the communications log. Because the
communications log scrolls through IKE negotiations as
they occur, you may need to freeze the log in order to save
or print specific messages.
Since this button acts as a toggle, it will now read UnFreeze
until you click it again to restart the log.
Print
Save
Close
Print the current content in the communications log.
TIP: You may want to freeze the log before you attempt to
print it.
Print the current content in the communications log.
TIP: You may want to freeze the log before you attempt to
save it.
Closes the log viewer.
Soft-PK
Connection
Monitor
The Connection Monitor displays statistical and diagnostic information
for each active connection in the security policy. This utility is
designed to display the actual security policy settings configured in
Security Policy Editor and the security association (SA) information
established during Phase 1 IKE negotiations and Phase 2 IPSec
negotiations.
To start the Connection Monitor, right-click the Soft-PK icon or select
it from the Start menu.
Figure A-2. Connection
Monitor window
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Soft-PK Connection Monitor
You will see an icon to the left of the connection name:
Š A key indicates that the connection has a Phase 2 IPSec SA, or both
a Phase 1 and Phase 2 SA. When there is a single Phase 1 SA to a
gateway that is protecting multiple Phase 2 SAs, there will be a
single Phase 1 connection with the SA icon and individual Phase 2
connections with the key icon listed above that entry.
Š An SA indicates that the connection has only a Phase 1 IKE SA.
This occurs when connecting to a secure gateway tunnel or when
a Phase 2 IPSec SA fails to establish or has not been established
yet.
Š A black mark moving beneath the key icon indicates that the client
is processing secure IP traffic for that connection.
More about the Connection Monitor
Global Statistics are not real-time operations; they are updated every
five seconds.
Dropped Packets includes packets from connections that are
configured as blocked.
Remote Modifier is either the remote party subnet mask or the end of
the address range when IP Address Range is selected for the Remote
Party Identity and Addressing ID Type.
To view the details
To see the details about a connection, click Details. The Security
Association Details window appears as shown below.
Figure A-3. Connection
Monitor window
You will see a Phase 1 tab and/or a Phase 2 tab; these tabs indicate
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Sidewinder troubleshooting commands
that the selected connection has established SAs.
Š To view Authentication (Phase 1) security associations negotiated
by IKE, click the Phase 1 tab.
by IPSec, click the Phase 2 tab.
Sidewinder
troubleshooting
commands
In addition to standard logging, the Sidewinder also performs auditing
of certain system events which allows you to generate information on
VPN connections. Table A-1 shows some useful commands you can
use to track VPN connections in real-time mode and check VPN
settings/configuration.
Table A-1. Basic Sidewinder VPN troubleshooting commands
Commands
tcpdump -npi ext_interface port 500 proto 50
To show IPSEC and ESP traffic arriving at the firewall
cf ipsec q
To review VPN policies on Sidewinder console
cf ipsec policydump
To determine if VPN is active
showaudit -v
To show detailed audit trace information for VPN.
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