Loading and Applying VIA Certificates

VIA configuration requires server certificates for both HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. HTTPS is a variant of the HTTP that adds a layer of security on the data in transit through a secure socket layer or transport layer security protocol connection. as well as VPN Virtual Private Network. VPN enables secure access to a corporate network when located remotely. It enables a computer to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if it were directly connected to the private network, while benefiting from the functionality, security, and management policies of the private network. This is done by establishing a virtual point-to-point connection through the use of dedicated connections, encryption, or a combination of the two.. It also requires CA Certificate Authority or Certification Authority. Entity in a public key infrastructure system that issues certificates to clients. A certificate signing request received by the CA is converted into a certificate when the CA adds a signature generated with a private key. See digital certificate. certificates if certificate-based authentication is used on the client devices.

To load and apply VIA certificates, complete the following tasks:

1. Load the required VIA certificates to the certificates store in Classic Central. For more information on loading certificates using Classic Central, see Classic Central Help Center.
2. Configure the VPNC to use the required VIA certificate. For more information on configuring certificates for a device, see Certificate-Based Authentication.