Configure passkeys and algorithms relating to application security.
Encryption
To access Encryption to go to:
- Content -> Pages -> Options -> Setup
- Content -> Assets -> Options -> Setup
- Setup -> Site
- System -> Configuration
Select System, and then Security -> Encryption :
1. Edit/configure:
Shared Key Passphrase
The shared key passphrase is used to store plain text passwords in encrypted format.
Encryption Algorithm
A Encryption Algorithm is mathematical procedure for performing encryption on data. Through the use of an algorithm, information is made into meaningless cipher text and requires the use of a key to transform the data back into its original form. Select Triple DES (which is favoured by the electronic payments industry) or AES (a U.S. standard adopted internationally) as required.
Hashtag Algorithm Used
A hashtag Algorithm is one of a number of cryptographic hashfunctions. A cryptographic hash is like a signature for a text or a data file. Hash is a one way function – it cannot be decrypted back. Select SHA or MD5 as required.
Padding Mode
Block cipher algorithms like AES and Triple DES require their input to be an exact multiple of the block size. If the plaintext to be encrypted is not an exact multiple, the data must be padded before encrypting by adding a padding string. When decrypting, the receiving party needs to know how to remove the padding in an unambiguous manner. Select the required padding mode.
Block size
Block ciphers operate on a fixed length string of bits. The length of this bit string is the block size. Select the required number of Bits.
