Import a master encryption key from Google HSM to FenixPyre

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.

Importing a Master Key in FenixPyre Using Google Cloud

1. Access the FenixPyre Dashboard:

   • Log in to your FenixPyre Dashboard with your administrative credentials.

2. Add a New Master Encryption Key:

   • Navigate to Key Management.

   • Click on Add New Master Encryption Key.

3. Select the Appropriate Vault:

   • Choose the vault where your encryption key was created from the dropdown menu.

4. Specify the Key Name:

   • Enter the name of the key you wish to use.

5. 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.

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