Encrypting and signing files before write

Use this option to encrypt files that are written by the write scenarios that are defined in this File connector.

At runtime, these tasks are executed during document encryption:

  • The File connector receives the document (plain text).
  • The File connector processes the document, for example, with the File format template.
  • The file is encrypted with the defined public key.
  • The file is signed with the private key that is defined in Key Management.
  • The file is written to the location.

To use this option, complete this procedure:

  1. Ensure that a PGP key pair is defined in Key Management to be used for the signature.
    See Infor ION User Guide.
  2. Request the PGP public key of the other party that must receive encrypted files.
    The key must use the RSA/RSA algorithm with a maximum size of 2048 bit.
  3. Select the Encrypt and Sign Files Before Write check box.
  4. Select an encryption algorithm.
    You can select one of these options:
    • AES-256 is the modern standard for encryption. It offers strong security and broad adoption across industries.
    • CAST5 is older and suitable for systems that require backward compatibility.

    AES-256 is the recommended choice because of its robustness and compliance with modern security standards.

  5. Click IMPORT PUBLIC KEY.
    The format and the expiration date of the imported key is validated.
  6. Browse to the public key on the local drive and click OK.
  7. The public key is imported and the name and email fields are automatically specified.
  8. Optionally, select the Console mode check box to add _CONSOLE to the PGP file name parameter.

    The console mode is also called the 'For your eyes only' mode.

    When this check box is cleared, an empty string "" is added to the PGP file name parameter.