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Protect a DNA File Using FIPS-Compliant Encryption

Use FIPS-compliant encryption to protect the data in a DNA file. Encrypting the DNA file helps ensure that only an authorized person or program can open and apply the DNA file.

To protect a DNA file using FIPS-compliant encryption

1. Open CA DMM.

   The Select a DMM Task page appears.

2. Click Create.

   The Select Users for Migration page appears.

3. Follow the instructions in the wizard until you get the Store to DNA File page.
4. In the Store to DNA File page, click Advanced, and select Use FIPS compatible cryptography to encrypt data (safest).

   The Enter Key Path button is enabled

5. Click Enter Key Path and specify the location where you want to store the encryption key.

   The specified location is configured to store the encryption key. You need this key to open or apply the DNA file.

6. Click OK.

   The settings are saved.

7. Click Next.

   The Waiting to Process page appears.

8. Click Start Store.

   The migration process stores and encrypts the data using FIPS-compliant encryption. Once the migration is complete, the encrypted DNA file and the encryption key are available in the location you specified while creating the DNA file.