SN System Properties Reference
Property reference

com.snc.use_external_credentials

The com.snc.use_external_credentials property enables the use of external storage for credentials in discovery and orchestration processes. This means the instance will store an identifier instead of actual usernames, passwords, and private keys, enhancing security and management of sensitive information.

Default: true Type: boolean 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 ServiceNow instance to utilize external credential storage, replacing sensitive data with identifiers to improve security during discovery and orchestration tasks.
What area does it affect? Credential Management
What does the default mean? The default value is "true", which means this behavior is enabled by default.
When should you review it? Review this property when configuring security settings or integrating with external credential storage solutions.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name com.snc.use_external_credentials
Sys ID 8ae8f7abc333100034405ad8cbba8fd3
Type boolean
Application Global
Default value true
Description <b>Enable External Credential Storage: </b>Allows the use of external storage of credentials used in the discovery and orchestration, wherein the instance stores an identifier in lieu of actual username, password, and private keys.
Updated 2012-02-07 09:38:24