Audit Options

Command:   AUDITOPTIONS (select audit options).
The HSM must be in the Secure Authorised state.

Function:     To select the method used to save entries in the audit log.

Inputs:        Do you want to switch methods? Y/N.

Outputs:      A text messages specifying the method in use. See example below.

Errors:        Command only allowed from Authorised - the HSM is not in Authorised State

Command only allowed from Offline – The HSM must be offline to run this command

Invalid Entry – The value entered is invalid.

Card not formatted to save/retrieve HSM settings –

Attempt with another card? [Y/N]:

Example:

Secure-AUTH> auditoptions <Return>

Audit log entries can be saved using the following methods:

 

A.  Add new entries, when 80% full - warn the user, when

    full - prevent all state changes (e.g. online to offline)

    until cleared, or

B.  Allow the audit log to overwrite the oldest entries.

 

The unit is currently using method B.

 

Do you want to switch methods [Y/N]: Y

 

The system will now issue warnings when the audit log

is 80% full and completely full.  Note that if the

audit log becomes full the system will not allow any

state changes.