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GENERATE-RANDOM-KEY function
GENERATE-RANDOM-KEY function
Generates a pseudorandom (rather than a truly random) series of bytes to use as an encryption key, and returns the key as a RAW value.
Syntax
GENERATE-RANDOM-KEY
Notes
You are responsible for generating, storing, and transporting this value.
The size of the generated encryption key is determined by the cryptographic algorithm specified by the SYMMETRIC-ENCRYPTION-ALGORITHM attribute.
The Alternate Random Number Generator (
-rand
) startup parameter setting has no effect on this function.
See also
GENERATE-PBE-KEY function
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SECURITY-POLICY system handle