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# Create a cryptographic specification for Column Level Encryption

# Create a cryptographic specification for Column Level Encryption {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

After you create a cryptographic module, access the corresponding cryptographic specification to define the algorithm.

## Vorbereitungen

Role required: sn_kmf.cryptographic_manager or sn_kmf_admin and security_admin or admin

## Warum und wann dieser Vorgang ausgeführt wird

This procedure describes options that are available with Column Level Encryption with the base system and additional configuration options that become available with Column Level Encryption Enterprise functionality. Column Level Encryption Enterprise functionality is available with a paid subscription. Refer to [Encryption and Key Management subscription bundle](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/1ecP56AMSSFdlBEyW4Jngg "With Key Management, Field Encryption is upgraded at no additional charge to include highly configurable encryption modules. You can also optionally upgrade to the unlimited-use license. Subscribe to the new encryption entitlement bundle, Platform Encryption, which includes Field Encryption Enterprise and Cloud Encryption.") for supported features and options available with each offering. See [Activate Column Level Encryption Enterprise](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bd5xKPL4HnumiOslxPYuVw "With subscription to Column Level Encryption Enterprise, an admin can activate the com.glide.now.platform.encryption plugin.") for more information on obtaining Column Level Encryption Enterprise.

A cryptographic specification will be created by the system when you create a cryptographic module for Column Level Encryption Enterprise.

## Prozedur

1. Navigate to System SecurityField Encryption ModulesAll.
2. Select the cryptographic module to open the configuration options.  
   Cryptographic module information is displayed at the top of the screen. A Symmetric Data Encryption/Decryption crypto specification is auto-created with an AES 256 CBC algorithm.
3. Select the crypto specification from the table to open the Algorithm Definition.  
   For Column Level Encryption Enterprise see [Configure advanced algorithms for Column Level Encryption Enterprise](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ou0jtn13JDq5wv~TdAco6A "Create a cryptographic specification to define the algorithm for a cryptographic module. Customize the encryption specifications with advanced options that are available for Column Level Encryption Enterprise.").
4. Click Next to access the Key Lifecycle.
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## Nächste Maßnahme

Perform one of the following operations:

* Select an entry in the Key Lifecycle table to define key lifecycle behavior. See [Configure key lifecycle states](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NVIDPtYNGu5nP4Wd3oW4Tw "After you have created a cryptographic specification, you can configure the lifecycle actions for the keys in your instance.") for details to complete the lifecycle definition for the key.
* Click Next to create a cryptographic key. For details on this process, see [Generate a ServiceNow cryptographic key](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/24qBq00hyoT4pc0kGA7nTw "Follow this procedure to upload and configure a ServiceNow cryptographic key to encrypt sensitive data.").
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