The functions described in this chapter are used by applications to connect to (and disconnect from) cryptographic service providers (CSPs). The following table briefly describes each function.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| CPAcquireContext | Acquires a handle to a particular key container within the CSP. |
| CPGetProvParam | Retrieves attributes of the CSP. |
| CPReleaseContext | Releases the handle acquired by CPAcquireContext. |
| CPSetProvParam | Specifies attributes of the CSP. |