Create a cryptographic specification for Field Encryption

After you create a cryptographic module, access the corresponding cryptographic specification to define the algorithm.

Before you begin

Role required: security_admin  and sn_kmf.cryptographic_manager  or sn_kmf.admin

About this task

This procedure describes options that are available with Field Encryption with the base system and additional configuration options that become available with Field Encryption Enterprise functionality. Field Encryption Enterprise functionality is available with a paid subscription. Refer to Encryption and Key Management subscription bundle for supported features and options available with each offering. See Activate Field Encryption for more information on obtaining Field Encryption Enterprise.

A cryptographic specification will be created by the system when you create a cryptographic module for Field Encryption Enterprise.

Procedure

1. Navigate to System Security > Field Encryption > Field Encryption Experience.

2. Select View module details from the Field Encryption overview to open the module record you want to configure.

   Note: The names displayed in the list are appended with the scope, for example, global.[your Field Encryption Module name ].

3. Select Manage Specifications Settings from the Cryptographic Specification.

   For Field Encryption Enterprise see Configure advanced algorithms for Field Encryption Enterprise.

What to do next

Perform one of the following operations:

• Select an entry in the Key Lifecycle table to define key lifecycle behavior. See Configure key lifecycle states for details to complete the lifecycle definition for the key.
• Click Next to create a cryptographic key. For details on this process, see Generate a ServiceNow cryptographic key.

Parent Topic:Using Field Encryption