Setting the Encryption Algorithm

You set the desired encryption algorithm used by TDE on the PeopleTools Options page in the Database Encryption Algorithm edit box.

Access the PeopleTools Options page (PeopleTools, Utilities, Administration, PeopleTools Options).

The algorithms you can enter are:

  • Advanced Encryption Standard algorithm with a 128-bit, 192-bit, or 256-bit key.

  • Triple DES algorithm with a 168-bit key.

Specify the desired algorithm by entering one of the following values into the Database Encryption Algorithm edit box exactly as it appears below:

  • AES128

  • AES192

  • AES256

  • 3DES168

Note:

You must specify an encryption algorithm to enable the Encrypt option for a field definition in Application Designer.