Configure Field Encryption modules
Learn how to configure Field Encryption modules.
Before you begin
Role required: sn_kmf.admin or sn_kmf.cryptographic_manager
Procedure
Navigate to All > System Security > Field Encryption > Field Encryption Experience.
Select the module you want to configure.
To create a new module, see Create cryptographic module for Field Encryption.
In the Module Overview fill out the fields as shown here.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Module name | Displays the module name prepended with the application scope name to avoid conflict with other scoped applications. For example, if you create a module with the name my\_crypto\_module in the global application scope, the name is saved as global.my\_crypto\_module. Choose a name for the module. This name is referenced when running scripts. |
| Module lifecycle state | The term “lifecycle” refers to the creation, use, and deactivation of a cryptographic module. Set this value to Draft initially during configuration. Set it to Published for active use.Note: The default template is automatically set to Published. |
| Application scope | The application scope for this module. This field is automatically populated with the current application. |
| Cryptographic purpose | Displays the purpose of the selected algorithm, key, length, and mode. For Field Encryption, this field is read only and has a value of Symmetric Data Encryption/Data. |
| Crypto Spec Template | Automatically populated with Default template. This template is used to create the cryptographic module that contains mappings of many cryptographic purposes to cryptographic specifications and recommended algorithms. |
| Algorithm | Defines which encryption scheme will be used to encrypt fields associated with the module. |
- Select Submit.
What to do next
Configure the purpose, algorithm, key length, mode, and origin of your encryption key in Cryptographic specifications for Field Encryption.
Parent Topic:Configuring Field Encryption