User roles
Prior to performing any configuration, it is important to understand the different ProtectToolkit-M roles available and to determine which type of role an individual will assume.
Device administrator
The device administrator is responsible for tasks that involve management of the associated HSM and those applicable to ProtectToolkit-M administration. Those assigned to this role are also responsible for performing backup and restore operations for MACHINE and SYSTEM keysets and allocation of space for user keysets.
User
A ProtectToolkit-M user is responsible for the creation and management of their own keyset stored within a HSM. This includes responsibility for backup and restore of their own keyset, the key container and associated key pairs.