Managing the default software encryption key

Trust Protection Platform has the ability to encrypt its database with a software encryption key.

IMPORTANT When used, the Venafi Platform software key is critical to Trust Protection Platform’s functionality. Without it, Trust Protection Platform cannot access the Trust Protection Platform database. Consequently, it is strongly recommended that you back up the software key to a secure location. In the event of a system failure, you can restore the key so Trust Protection Platform can access your system data. For information on backing up and restoring the software key, see Backing up the software encryption key.

By default, this same encryption key is used to encrypt certificate private keys, Credential objects, and SSH keys.

You manage the Venafi Platform software key in the Venafi Configuration Console, or through the command line client.