Administrator Information > Advanced Security Settings > SSL/TLS Communication with the Scanner SSL/TLS Communication with the Scanner When the server certificate is set using SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) communication to the scanner, you can encrypt the communication path between computers. Do this if you want to prevent remote and unauthorized access. Configuring Basic SSL/TLS Settings If the scanner supports the HTTPS server feature, you can use an SSL/TLS communication to encrypt communications. You can configure and manage the scanner using Web Config while ensuring security. Configure encryption strength and redirect feature. 1.
Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab > SSL/TLS > Basic . 2. Select a value for each item. ❏ Encryption Strength Select the level of encryption strength. ❏ Redirect HTTP to HTTPS Redirect to HTTPS when HTTP is accessed. 3. Click Next . A confirmation message is displayed. 4. Click OK . The scanner is updated. Related Information & “Running Web Config on a Web Browser” on page 26 Configuring a Server Certificate for the Scanner 1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab > SSL/TLS > Certificate . 2. Specify a certificate to use on Server Certificate . ❏ Self-signed Certificate A self-signed certificate has been generated by the scanner.
If you do not obtain a CA-signed certificate, select this. ❏ CA-signed Certificate If you obtain and import a CA-signed certificate in advance, you can specify this. 3. Click Next . A confirmation message is displayed. 218