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Password Tool Syntax

This command has the following syntax:

pwdtools -[FIPSKEY|JSAFE|FIPS] -p [plain text] -k [key file location]

JSAFE

Encrypt a plain text value using non-FIPS algorithm.

Example:

pwdtools -JSAFE -p mypassword

FIPSKEY

Create a FIPS key file.

Example:

pwdtools -FIPSKEY -k C:\keypath\FIPSkey.dat

Where keypath is the full path to the location where you want the FIPS key to be stored.

The password tool creates the FIPS key in the location specified.

Note: Be sure to secure the key by setting the directory access permissions for specific group or user types.

FIPS

Encrypt a plain text value using a FIPS key file. This uses the existing FIPS key file.

Example:

pwdtools -FIPS -p firewall -k C:\keypath\FIPSkey.dat

Where keypath is the full path to the FIPS key directory.