Backing up encryption keys

When Forcepoint DLP is installed, it includes one default encryption key for use with endpoint profiles. Back up this key, and any subsequent keys that you create, to an external file. In the case of a system crash, this ensures that any files that were encrypted on endpoints using these keys can still be decrypted.

To back up encryption keys:

1. Go to the Settings > Deployment > Endpoint Profiles page in the Data Security module of the Security Manager.
2. Click the down arrow next to Encryption Keys, then click Backup. A pop-up window appears.
3. Click Backup in the pop-up window.
4. Browse to the location that will host the backup file.
5. Click Save.
6. Click Close.

The file is saved in a proprietary format, which cannot be edited.