Import a master encryption key from Google HSM to FenixPyre
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Creating a Key in GCP for FenixPyre
Navigate to Key Ring in GCP Console:
Access the Google Cloud Platform console and navigate to your key ring.
Create a New Key:
Click on Create Key.
Configure Key Details:
In the Name field, enter a name for your new key.
For the protection level, select the HSM radio button.
Click on Continue.
Select Key Type and Purpose:
Choose HSM-Generated-Key.
For Purpose and Algorithm, select Symmetric encrypt decrypt.
Complete Key Creation:
Click on Continue, then click on Create.
You will now see the new key created in HSM.
Access the FenixPyre Dashboard:
Log in to your FenixPyre Dashboard with your administrative credentials.
Add a New Master Encryption Key:
Navigate to Key Management.
Click on Add New Master Encryption Key.
Select the Appropriate Vault:
Choose the vault where your encryption key was created from the dropdown menu.
Specify the Key Name:
Enter the name of the key you wish to use.
Import the Key:
Click on Import a Key.
Enter the same key name that you specified when creating the key in the key ring.
Ensure that the key was created in the same vault selected in step 3.
Click on Import to finalize the key import process.
Note: It is crucial to ensure that the key name and vault match the details from the creation process to successfully import the key.
