Exporting And Protecting Encryption Keys - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T120 Release Note

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Exporting and Protecting Encryption Keys

Caution
Keeping valid backup copies of your encryption keys is extremely important. To create
backup copies of your encryption keys, export the encryption keys as soon as possible
after you create them. We recommend that you export each key to at least two different
USB storage devices. Remember, lost encryption keys cannot be recreated; you should
keep them as secure (and as backed up) as your data.
Export the Encryption Key
Note:
These instructions are for BlueScale Encryption Standard Edition. If you
have BlueScale Professional Edition, refer to the BlueScale Encryption
User Guide for additional information.
For safe-keeping and security, export the encryption key and store it in a safe, secure
location so that you can import it back into the library if needed. To export the current
encryption key:
1. Log in as a superuser, then select Security > Encryption. The Encryption User Login
screen displays.
2. Enter the encryption password, then select OK. The Encryption Configuration
screen displays.
3. Select Export Key. The Export Type screen displays (Figure 51).
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Data cannot be recovered without the encryption key used to
encrypt the data, so protecting encryption keys is extremely
important to data decryption and recovery. To decrypt and
restore encrypted data, you need the data, the encryption key,
and the encryption key password used to protect the
exported key and data.
Figure 51 Exporting an Encryption Key.