SN System Properties Reference
Property reference

com.glide.encryption.cle_kmf.key_source

The com.glide.encryption.cle_kmf.key_source property determines the source of encryption keys used in the ServiceNow platform. Admins need to configure this setting to choose between ServiceNow generated keys or customer-supplied keys for encryption operations.

Default: servicenow Type: choice list Application: Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property allows the selection of either ServiceNow generated keys or customer-supplied keys for encryption, impacting how data is secured within the platform.
What area does it affect? Field Encryption Settings
What does the default mean? The default value is "servicenow", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it? Review this property when configuring encryption methods or changing key management strategies.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name com.glide.encryption.cle_kmf.key_source
Sys ID 8fae61e653b00010cd1eddeeff7b12eb
Type choice list
Application Global
Default value servicenow
Description
Updated 2019-11-03 12:45:22

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

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... the United States and/or other countries. Other company names, product names, and logos may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. 928 This option changes the com.glide.encryption.cle_kmf.key_source property to either ServiceNow Generated Keys or Customer Supplied Keys. 3. Select Save. What to do next • If you’re using your own customer-supplied keys, see Using customer-supplied keys with ...