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glide.security.3des.static_keys_usable

The glide.security.3des.static_keys_usable property determines whether static 3DES keys can be used in the system. Admins should care about this setting to ensure compliance with security standards and to manage encryption practices effectively.

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 enables or disables the use of static 3DES keys for encryption within the ServiceNow platform.
What area does it affect? Security and Encryption
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 updating security policies or assessing encryption methods.

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Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.security.3des.static_keys_usable
Sys ID 2b7ea344ff102210f25fffffffffffc3
Type boolean
Application Global
Default value true
Description Property that allows or disallows the use of static 3DES keys.
Updated 2025-03-11 02:12:03

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... a system property . Prevent usage of 3DES keys [New in Security Center 7.0] Disable the use of 3DES static keys on your instance with a system property. Use the glide.security.3des.static_keys_usable system property to disable the usage of 3DES static keys on your instance. This property should be set automatically by a scheduled job, the status of which can be checked ...
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