1.2.2 Security World Cards

Both types of HSM modules that are shipped with the nShield Security World cards (Figure 1-4) can be used to create an Administrator Card Set (ACS). The ACS provides access to the administrative functions of the Security World:

Controls access to Security World configuration
Authorizes recovery and replacement operations

ACS cards are initialized upon creation of the Security World.

Figure 1-4. Example of nShield Security World Card

Note: There is a special requirement regarding total and quorum numbers of ASC cards. For more information, see the nShield Edge and Solo User Guide for Windows.