This topic explains the role of certificates in enabling mutual authentication between Cisco routers and the Cisco Connected IoT FND. It describes the requirement for certificates signed by a common Certificate Authority to ensure secure communication.
Certificates are digital credentials that enable mutual authentication between Cisco routers and the Cisco Connected IoT FND, ensuring secure communication.
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Both the device and Cisco IoT FND must possess certificates signed by the same Certificate Authority (CA).
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Mutual authentication is required for all communications between supported Cisco routers and the Cisco Connected IoT FND.
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Certificates can be signed by either a root CA or a subordinate CA (sub-CA).
Generating and managing certificates involves creating certificates for both the devices and the Cisco IoT FND, including the TPS Proxy component.
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Certificates must be imported into the keystore on both the TPS proxy and Cisco IoT FND after generation.
For more information on generating certificates for CGRs, refer to the Certificate Enrollment Guide for the Cisco 1000 Series Connected Grid Routers .