Encryption

What is the Encryption page?

The Encryption page in the B Series Appliance /appliance web interface allows you to manage encryption settings for sensitive data, such as session recordings and communication between the appliance and other systems. This page specifically enables encryption for session data stored on the appliance.

How is it useful to my organization?

This page ensures that sensitive data is securely encrypted, protecting it from unauthorized access. It is crucial for compliance with security standards and regulations, as well as for safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of session data and communications.

How do I access the Encryption page?

1. Use a Chromium-based browser to sign in to your B Series Appliance. The URL is provided in the BeyondTrust welcome email and includes your site URL followed by /appliance.
2. From the top menu, click Storage.
   The Status page opens and displays by default.
3. At the top of the page, click Encryption.
   The Encryption page displays.

How to encrypt your data

1. The Storage encryption status information shows if session data stored on the B Series Appliance is encrypted, ensuring compliance with security standards and protecting sensitive information.
2. A secret store is required to manage the encryption keys used to secure session data on your B Series Appliance. If you have not yet created a secret store, go to Security > Secret Store to add one before enabling encryption.
3. Click Encrypt to secure the session data stored on your B Series Appliance, ensuring enhanced data protection and compliance.

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Note

When first encrypting your data, there is a 4GB limit, but this limit no longer applies after the initial encryption. If you have more than 4GB of data to initially encrypt, please contact BeyondTrust.