Platform SDK: Cryptography

CSP Connection Functions

CSP connection functions work with the characteristics of a cryptographic service provider (CSP) and connect to and disconnect from key containers with a CSP. 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 Sets specific attributes of a CSP.