Can one force a Odd Parity Pin Encryption Key using a Thales HSM?

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I need to generate a odd parity pin encryption key. I can generate a key type 001, LMK scheme U not encrypted under a ZMK as it's for local use. However when i verify the parity of the key using key parity verification tools i doesn't appear to be odd.

Is there a way i can enforce the parity during key generation process or by means of changing my HSM configs/hsm security settings prior to generating the key?

That's very specific, you may be better off asking Thales. This doesn't sound like something that would be configurable but you never know. — Maarten Bodewes

zaph zaph · Accepted Answer · 2017-08-19T15:02:42

Thales payShield HSM's always force odd parity on 3DES keys.

If you really want to know do a hex dump on the key and look. See Parity bit.

Can one force a Odd Parity Pin Encryption Key using a Thales HSM?

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