A Project

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award

of Diploma of Computer Engineering

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Polytechnic, Amravati

Submitted By:

Enrollment No: 2100240155

Enrollment No: 2100240181
Enrollment No: 2200240202

Subject: Network and Information Security(22620)

Under the Guidance of
Prof. R. H. Rathod

COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

2023-2024

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 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
DR. PANJABRAO DESHMUKH POLYTECHNIC, AMRAVATI

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the students having Roll No.69,70 & 73 of Sixth Semester of
Diploma in Computer Engineering have completed the term work / Project entitled
‘Create and verify digital certificate using Cryptool’ satisfactorily in the partial
fulfillment of Project for the academic year 2023-2024 as prescribed in the
curriculum.

Guide HOD / Principal

Prof. R. H. Rathod Dr. G. R. Gosavi
Lecturer in Computer Engg. Dept. Computer Engg. Dept.

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 Undertaking

We declare that the work presented in this project title ‘Create and verify
digital certificate using Cryptool’, submitted to the Computer Department of Dr.
Panjabrao Deshmukh Polytechnic Amravati, for the award of the Bachelor of
Technology Diploma in Computer Engineering, is our original work. We have not
plagiarized or submitted the same work for the award of any other diploma. In case this
undertaking is found incorrect, we accept that our diploma may be unconditionally
withdrawn.

Atul R. Tatar
Sambhav D. Bajaniya
Aniket S. Kawadkar

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 Acknowledgement

The making of the dissertation needed co-operation and guidance of number of people.
We therefore consider it our prime duty to thank all those who had helped us through
this venture. We are profoundly grateful to Prof. R. H. Rathod for their guidance and
continuous encouragement throughout to see that seminar right on its target since its
commencement to its completion. We would like to express our deepest appreciation
towards Dr. G. R. Gosavi, Principal, whose valuable guidance supported us in
completing the dissertation. We would like to thank Principal Dr. G. R. Gosavi, for
providing necessary facility, guidance and valuable time during the period of
working on this dissertation. Finally, we are thankful to our friends and library staff
members whose encouragement and suggestion helped me in completing our
dissertation.

Thanking You!

Atul R. Tatar
Sambhav D. Bajaniya
Aniket S. Kawadkar

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 DETAILS:

Title of the Micro-Project: Create and verify digital certificate using

Cryptool

Submitted By:

Sr. No. Name of the Student Roll No.

1. Atul R. Tatar 69

2. Sambhav D. Bajaniya 70

3. Aniket S. Kawadkar 73

Teacher’s Signature

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 INDEX

Sr.no Title Page no.

Aim Outcomes
Methodology
1. 7
Used Resources

Intoduction
2. 8
Overview of Digital signature

Key Features and Functionality

3. 9
Configuration Options

4. Steps of creating a Certificate 10

Logging and Monitoring

5. 11
Integration with security ecosystem

Continuous Improvement and Adaptation

6. 13
Training and Awareness Initiatives

Advantages of using Digital signature

7. 14

8. Output 15

9. Conclusion and References 16

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 Aim: Create and verify digital certificate using Cryptool

Course Outcomes Addressed:

1. Understanding of Digital Certificates: Students would gain a clear understanding of

what digital certificates are, their purpose, and their importance in ensuring secure
communication over networks.

2. Knowledge of Cryptography Concepts: Students would learn the fundamental

concepts of cryptography, including encryption, decryption, hashing, and digital
signatures, which form the basis of digital certificates.

3. Practical Skills in Cryptool: Students would develop practical skills in using

Cryptool, a software tool for cryptography and cryptanalysis, to generate, manipulate,
and verify digital certificates.

4. Certificate Authority (CA) Concepts: Students would understand the role of

Certificate Authorities in issuing and managing digital certificates, including the
processes involved in certificate issuance, revocation, and renewal.

Actual Methodology:
1. Generate a Key Pair:
- Launch CryptoTool and navigate to the key generation module.
- Select the type of key pair you want to generate (e.g., RSA, DSA, ECDSA).
2. Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR):
- In CryptoTool, go to the module for generating a CSR.
- Fill in the required information such as common name, organization, country, etc.

. Resources Used:

Sr. No Name of Resource Specification Quantity

AMD Ryzen 5
1 Computer System 1
16 GB Ram
2 Operating System Windows 11 1
Cryptool
3 Tools 1

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 Introduction

Creating and verifying digital certificates using Cryptool involves employing

cryptographic algorithms to generate unique digital signatures for entities, ensuring
their authenticity and integrity in electronic transactions. Cryptool serves as a robust
platform for this process, facilitating the creation of certificates and enabling their
verification through intricate cryptographic protocols. Through Cryptool's
comprehensive features and secure methodologies, users can confidently establish trust
in digital communications, safeguarding against unauthorized access and ensuring the
validity of exchanged information.

1. Overview of Cryptool:

• Generating a Key Pair: The first step in creating a digital certificate is generating a
key pair consisting of a public key and a private key. The public key is shared with
others, while the private key is kept secret. Cryptool provides tools for generating
key pairs using various cryptographic algorithms such as RSA, DSA, or ECC.
• Creating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR): A CSR is a request sent to a
Certificate Authority (CA) to apply for a digital certificate. It contains information
such as the applicant's name, organization, and public key. Cryptool allows users to
generate CSRs, specifying the details to be included in the certificate.
• Certificate Signing: Once the CSR is generated, it needs to be sent to a CA for
signing. The CA verifies the information in the CSR and signs it using its private
key, thereby creating the digital certificate. Cryptool itself does not act as a CA but
provides the functionality to generate CSRs.

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 2. Key Features and Functionality:
• Certificate Generation: Cryptool allows users to generate digital certificates using
different cryptographic algorithms such as RSA, DSA, ECDSA, etc. Users can
specify the certificate attributes like the subject name, expiration date, key size,
etc.
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Support: Cryptool supports PKI, which is
essential for managing digital certificates in a secure manner. It facilitates the
creation of certificate authorities (CAs) and the issuance of certificates by CAs.
• Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs): Cryptool enables the creation of CSR files
that contain information required for requesting a digital certificate from a
Certificate Authority. Users can generate CSRs with specific key sizes,
algorithms, and other attributes.

3. Configuration Options:

• Certificate Type Selection: Choose the appropriate certificate type, such as X.509,
for your specific application requirements.

• Key Generation Parameters: Define key generation parameters including key length,
encryption algorithm, and hashing algorithm to ensure security and compatibility.

• Subject Information Specification: Provide relevant subject information such as

name, organization, and email address to accurately identify the entity associated
with the certificate.

• Certificate Signing Request (CSR) Creation: Generate a CSR containing the public
key and subject information for submission to a Certificate Authority (CA) or for
self-signing, depending on the desired trust model.

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4. Steps for creating a certificate.

Creating and verifying digital certificates using Cryptool involves several steps.
Here's a basic guide to creating and verifying a digital certificate using Cryptool:

1. Download and Install Cryptool: First, download and install Cryptool from the
official website.

2. Generate a Key Pair: Open Cryptool and generate a key pair consisting of a
public key and a private key. This can typically be done using the cryptographic
functions or modules available within Cryptool.

3. Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR): With Cryptool, you'll need to create
a CSR, which is a message sent from an applicant to a Certificate Authority (CA) to
apply for a digital identity certificate. This request includes the public key along
with other identifying information such as the domain name, organization details,
etc.

4. Submit CSR to a Certificate Authority (CA): Once the CSR is generated, you
need to submit it to a CA for verification and issuance of a digital certificate. There
are online CAs as well as offline ones, depending on your requirements.

5. Receive and Install the Digital Certificate: Once the CA verifies your CSR, they
will issue a digital certificate. You need to receive this certificate and install it on
your system. Cryptool should have functionality to import and install digital
certificates.

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6. Verify the Digital Certificate: To verify the digital certificate, you typically use
the public key contained within the certificate to decrypt a piece of data that only the
private key holder could have encrypted. This ensures that the certificate is valid
and has not been tampered with.

7. Check Certificate Details: You can also inspect the details of the certificate such
as the issuer, expiration date, subject, etc., to ensure it matches the expected
information.

Cryptool may offer specific tools or modules for each of these steps. You should
refer to the documentation or guides provided with Cryptool for detailed instructions
on how to perform each step within the software. Additionally, it's important to note
that the process might slightly vary depending on the version of Cryptool you are
using.

5. Logging and Monitoring:

• Certificate Creation Logging: Record the details of each certificate creation

process, including the parameters used (e.g., key size, algorithm), the entity
requesting the certificate, and the timestamp of creation
• Certificate Issuance Logging: Document the issuance of certificates to entities,
including the issuer, the entity receiving the certificate, and the certificate's validity
period. Capture any additional information related to the issuance, such as the
reason for issuance and any associated policies or constraints.
• Certificate Revocation Logging: Track instances where certificates are revoked,
including the reason for revocation (e.g., key compromise, entity affiliation
change).

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• Certificate Verification Logging:
Record the verification process performed on digital certificates, including the
entities involved (e.g., relying party, certificate authority), the certificate being
verified, and the verification outcome.
Log any anomalies or discrepancies encountered during the verification process,
such as expired certificates or mismatched signatures.

6. Integration with Security Ecosystem:

• Authentication Protocols Integration: Cryptool should integrate seamlessly with

various authentication protocols such as TLS (Transport Layer Security) and SSL
(Secure Sockets Layer) to ensure secure communication channels for generating and
verifying digital certificates. This integration enables Cryptool to utilize established
authentication mechanisms to validate the identities of entities involved in the
certificate issuance and verification processes.

• Encryption Standards Support: Integration with encryption standards such as RSA

(Rivest-Shamir-Adleman), ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography), and AES (Advanced
Encryption Standard) is essential for Cryptool to provide robust encryption
capabilities during the creation and verification of digital certificates. Compatibility
with these encryption standards ensures that certificates generated by Cryptool are
adequately protected against unauthorized access and tampering.

• Key Management System Compatibility: Cryptool should seamlessly integrate with

key management systems, such as HSMs (Hardware Security Modules) and PKI
(Public Key Infrastructure), to securely store and manage cryptographic keys used in
the generation and validation of digital certificates.
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7. Continuous Improvement and Adaptation:

• Certificate Type Selection: Choose the appropriate certificate type, such as X.509,
for your specific application requirements.

• Key Generation Parameters: Define key generation parameters including key

length, encryption algorithm, and hashing algorithm to ensure security and
compatibility.

• Subject Information Specification: Provide relevant subject information such as

name, organization, and email address to accurately identify the entity associated
with the certificate.

• Certificate Signing Request (CSR) Creation: Generate a CSR containing the public
key and subject information for submission to a Certificate Authority (CA) or for
self-signing, depending on the desired trust model.

8. Training and Awareness Initiatives:

• Digital Certificate Creation:

Detailed instruction on creating digital certificates using Cryptool.
Explanation of the essential components of a digital certificate such as the public
key, identity information, and digital signature.
Step-by-step guidance on generating and customizing digital certificates for
different purposes.

• Digital Certificate Verification:

Training on the process of verifying digital certificates using Cryptool.
Explanation of the validation steps involved, including checking the certificate
chain, verifying the digital signature, and confirming the certificate's authenticity.
Practical exercises to reinforce understanding and proficiency in verifying digital
certificate.

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 Advantages

Creating and verifying digital certificates using Cryptool offers several advantages:

1. Security: Cryptool utilizes robust cryptographic algorithms to ensure the security of

digital certificates, protecting them against unauthorized access and tampering.

2. Authentication: Digital certificates generated with Cryptool provide a means for

authenticating the identity of users, devices, or entities involved in digital transactions.

3. Data Integrity: Through digital signatures and encryption mechanisms, Cryptool

ensures the integrity of data within digital certificates, preventing any alterations or
modifications.

4. Non-repudiation: Digital certificates created and verified using Cryptool enable

non-repudiation, meaning that parties involved cannot deny their involvement or
actions in a digital transaction.

5. Efficiency: Cryptool streamlines the process of creating and verifying digital

certificates, enhancing efficiency in managing digital identities and securing online
communications.

6. Interoperability: Cryptool adheres to standard cryptographic protocols and formats,

ensuring interoperability with various systems, applications, and platforms that support
digital certificates.

7. Cost-Effectiveness: By offering a free and open-source platform, Cryptool

eliminates the need for expensive proprietary solutions for creating and verifying digital
certificates, thus reducing costs for organizations and users.

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Output

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Conclusion
The process of creating and verifying a digital certificate using Cryptool involves
several steps including generating a key pair, creating a certificate signing request
(CSR), signing the CSR with a certificate authority (CA), and then verifying the
certificate. Through Cryptool, users can perform these actions seamlessly, ensuring the
authenticity and integrity of digital certificates for secure communication and
identification purposes.

References
• https://www.geeksforgeeks.com
• https://www.tutorialspoint.com
• https://www.javatpoint.com

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