Encrypting data by interactive mode

Last Updated : Nov 13, 2020 |

About this task

Use this procedure for running a script to convert data into unidentifiable patterns (encrypted data) to prevent unauthorized access.

While running the script, you must provide inputs to the system.

Before you begin

Ensure that the POM server is running and connected to the internet.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the POM server as a root user.

    You can open an SSH session to the POM server by using an application such as PuTTY.

  2. Go to the following path:

    $POM_HOME/bin

  3. To open the POM Security Management Tool Menu, run the following command:

    POMSecurityManagementTool.sh

    The system displays the following message:

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    POM Security Management Tool Menu:

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    1. Encrypt

    2. Decrypt

    3. Tool Usage Information

    4. Exit

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    Please enter your preferred choice :

  4. Type 1, and then press Enter.

    The system displays the following message:

    Enter data:

  5. Type the data that you want to encrypt, and then press Enter.

    The system encrypts the data and then displays the following message:

    Encrypted Data: xxxxx