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This document provides guidance on conformity assessment of cryptographic modules used by CSPs for signing operations and key generation services against the following standards: · CWA 14167-2 "Security Requirements for Trustworthy Systems Managing Certificates for Electronic Signatures - Part 2: Cryptographic Module for CSP Signing Operations with Backup - Protection Profile (CMCSOB-PP)"; · CWA 14167-3 "Security Requirements for Trustworthy Systems Managing Certificates for Electronic Signatures - Part 3: Cryptographic Module for CSP Key Generation Services - Protection Profile (CMCKG-PP)"; · CWA 14167-4 "Security Requirements for Trustworthy Systems Managing Certificates for Electronic Signatures - Part 4: Cryptographic Module for CSP Signing Operations Protection Profile (CMCSOPP)". The guidance is intended for use by certification bodies, evaluators, assessors and manufacturers.