Secure communications explained
XProtect Access integrations can be configured to use encrypted communications. The XProtect Access integration with OnGuard can encrypt communications between the XProtect Access service and the XProtect Event Server, and between the XProtect Access service and OpenAccess service.
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The instructions in this document are for generating self-signed certificates. It's possible to get certificates from a trusted third-party provider. For more information please read the XProtect VMS certificates guide,
The process of securing communications between OnGuard and XProtect should start after the integration has been installed and configured. There are two different processes required.
Certificate generation, distribution, and configuration supporting secure communications between XProtect and the XProtect OnGuard Integration Service.
Certificate extraction, distribution, and configuration supporting secure communications between OpenAccess and the XProtect OnGuard Integration Service. This process (#2) is required when the XProtect OnGuard Integration Service isn't installed on the OpenAccess host machine.