Rotating encryption keys
As a best practice for data security, we recommend regularly rotating encryption keys.
Follow these instructions when rotating keys using the FortiDLP Decryption Tool Extension.
How to rotate an encryption key using the FortiDLP Decryption Tool Extension
- On your browser's menu bar, click the icon and launch the FortiDLP Decryption Tool Extension.
- In the Passphrase field, type your passphrase and then click Unlock.
- On the top-right corner of the extension, click> Manage keys.
- Click> Rotate key.
Your new key pair is generated, replacing the previous pair. - Click Copy to copy the public key.
- Log in to the FortiDLP Console.
- On the left-hand sidebar, click .
- Under Integrations, select the File shadowing tab.
- Add the new key:
- In the Encryption keys section, click Add key.
- In the Add new encryption key dialog box:
- In the Name field, type a key name that will help you associate your private key with the public key.
- In the Public key field, paste your public key.
- Click Save.
- Delete the former key:
- In the Encryption keys table, on the row of the old key, click> Delete key.
- In the dialog box, click Delete key.
- In the Encryption keys table, on the row of the old key, click> Delete key.