Generate Encrypted String

Generate the encrypted string from clear text, using the configured UserCryptoKey in ArgusSecureKey.ini.

  1. Launch the Cryptography Key Editor.
    The Key Editor Utility screen appears.
  2. Click Existing.
    The Key Edit Login screen appears.
  3. Enter the ARGUSUSER password.
  4. Enter the APR_USER password.
    This field appears only when you have installed Oracle Argus Insight along with Oracle Argus Safety.
  5. Enter the database name.
  6. Click Login.
    The Key Editor Options for Existing Installation screen appears.
  7. Enter the DBA User Name and User Password.
  8. Click Validate.
  9. Check the Generate Encrypted checkbox.
  10. Enter the password in the Clear text field.
  11. Click Execute.
    The Reason for this Action dialog box appears, prompting the user to add a reason for his action.
  12. The text entered here is visible in the Audit Log in the Oracle Argus Safety application.
  13. Click OK.
  14. Check the status box to verify if the operation has been successful. If the operation is successful, the encrypted script gets displayed in the Encrypted String field.