hardware digital timestamp appliance

Dave Cramer davec-zxk95TxsVYDyHADnj0MGvQC/G2K4zDHf at public.gmane.org
Thu Jun 29 01:42:39 UTC 2006


David,

At this point I have mod_tsa built, but it errors out, I don't have  
the time at the moment to figure out why.

I did get opentsa built and confirmed that I can digitally timestamp  
a document. AFAICT, it's a moot point, I don't think timestamping  
your own documents is allowed?

dave
On 28-Jun-06, at 6:04 PM, David Thornton wrote:

> <top post>
>
> Update please!
>
> how are you getting on? Jury rig? Duct tape?
> Bash script?
> COTS Solution?
>
> David
>
> Dave Cramer wrote:
>> That's pieces of it, yes. I've been trying to build mod_tsa with  
>> little luck
>>
>> with a gps receiver and mod_tsa and a real cert that's all that is  
>> required.
>>
>> At this point the hardware may be cheaper than my time. There's  
>> also a requirement for storing keys on a secure physical medium.
>>
>> Dave
>> On 21-Jun-06, at 6:30 PM, David Thornton wrote:
>>
>>> what about a ntp server connected to a gps unit?
>>>
>>> Would that do the job?
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> Dave Cramer wrote:
>>>> Hey,
>>>>
>>>> Thanks, actually I"m looking for something a little more  
>>>> integrated. I've seen the Dallas stuff.
>>>>
>>>> What I"m looking for is referred to as a host security module.
>>>>
>>>> The end result is I want to create a Timestamp Authority. I've  
>>>> tried mod_tsa, but I get errors using the module.
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>> On 21-Jun-06, at 9:43 AM, Interlug wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, 2006-21-06 at 08:13 -0400, Dave Cramer wrote:
>>>>>> Does anyone know a manufacturer of these?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There was a company in Ottawa that was doing secure cards, but I
>>>>>> can't remember the name ?
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Dave,
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm not sure what level of integration you are looking for, but  
>>>>> I've
>>>>> always had a Jones for the stuff these guys make.
>>>>>
>>>>> Warning: This link is of interest to Electronics Geeks only.
>>>>> http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/2910
>>>>>
>>>>>
>
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