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# Roles installed with Key Management Framework

# Roles installed with Key Management Framework {#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) 3 Minuten Lesedauer

The Key Management Framework (KMF) introduces specific roles for cryptographic module
and key management-related configurations.
Wichtig:  
KMF roles are required to use the Key Management Framework. Users without KMF roles are not be able to access lists, tables and modules used to configure key management.

To assign the KMF admin role, you must have the admin, security_admin, and sn_kmf_admin roles. Use the KMF admin role to assign other KMF roles. For details on assigning KMF roles, see [Assign Key Management Framework roles](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iaaL8hG11QPsfrvCjci6Iw "Administrators with the security_admin role can assign Key Management Framework (KMF) admins, who in turn can assign other Key Management Framework roles.").

**Zugehörige Konzepte**   

* [Module access policy visualization](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/N2rg64YSDVbQ8pm~npdDmA "Use module access policy visualization to view all relevant cryptographic module information on a single UI page.")
* [Module access policy debugger](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kiOGtkm652i5wWxT4MI2gg "Use the module access policy debugger to review logging information and understand why your users are or aren’t granted access to an encryption context.")
* [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.")  
**Zugehörige Verweise**   

* [Key Management Framework key life-cycle states](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/v7eh_8MY0E4_eMEkF30zaw "KMF supports several cryptographic key life-cycle states through the enforcement of specific allowable actions. For example, only keys that are in the active state can be used fully for their intended cryptographic purpose. The following table provides further detail on the varying key life-cycle states.")

## KMF admin \[sn_kmf.admin\] {#ariaid-title2}

Assigns roles to other users to perform operations around the ServiceNow Key Management Framework.

### Contains Roles {#kmf-roles-1__section-feature-role-contains-roles}

List of roles contained within the role.

None.

### Groups {#kmf-roles-1__section-feature-role-groups}

List of groups this role is assigned to by default.

None.

### Special considerations {#kmf-roles-1__section-feature-role-considerations}

Wichtig:  
Avoid granting an admin role when more specialized roles are available.

* This role is assigned via the process shown in [Assign Key Management Framework roles](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iaaL8hG11QPsfrvCjci6Iw "Administrators with the security_admin role can assign Key Management Framework (KMF) admins, who in turn can assign other Key Management Framework roles.").
* Users with this role must also have the admin and security_admin
* You must have this role to assign  KMF roles, and in addition can perform all the capabilities of the KMF cryptographic manager.
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## KMF cryptographic manager \[sn_kmf.cryptographic_manager\] {#ariaid-title3}

Create, read, and update operations on cryptographic modules (association of keys to cryptographic usage and algorithm configurations) and module access policies. Also, KMF cryptographic managers can perform key management
(generate, rotate, revoke) and life cycle operations.

### Contains Roles {#kmf-roles-2__section-feature-role-contains-roles}

List of roles contained within the role.

None.

### Groups {#kmf-roles-2__section-feature-role-groups}

List of groups this role is assigned to by default.

None.

### Special considerations {#kmf-roles-2__section-feature-role-considerations}

This role can only be assigned to a user by a KMF admin.

## KMF cryptographic auditor \[sn_kmf.cryptographic_auditor\] {#ariaid-title4}

View cryptographic module information, key metadata, and life cycle-related details, as well as module access policy (MAP) information.

### Contains Roles {#kmf-roles-3__section-feature-role-contains-roles}

List of roles contained within the role.

None.

### Groups {#kmf-roles-3__section-feature-role-groups}

List of groups this role is assigned to by default.

None.

### Special considerations {#kmf-roles-3__section-feature-role-considerations}

This role can only be assigned to a user by a KMF admin.

## KMF cryptographic integrator \[sn_kmf.cryptographic_integrator\] {#ariaid-title5}

Integrate Key Management Framework with external keystores or systems.

### Contains Roles {#kmf-roles-4__section-feature-role-contains-roles}

List of roles contained within the role.

None.

### Groups {#kmf-roles-4__section-feature-role-groups}

List of groups this role is assigned to by default.

None.

### Special considerations {#kmf-roles-4__section-feature-role-considerations}

This role can only be assigned to a user by a KMF admin.

## KMF cryptographic operator \[sn_kmf.cryptographic_operator\] {#ariaid-title6}

Access part of the ServiceNow
Key Management Framework key lifecycle: renewal, rotation, revocation.

### Contains Roles {#kmf-roles-5__section-feature-role-contains-roles}

List of roles contained within the role.

None.

### Groups {#kmf-roles-5__section-feature-role-groups}

List of groups this role is assigned to by default.

None.

### Special considerations {#kmf-roles-5__section-feature-role-considerations}

None.

## Assign KMF roles {#ariaid-title7}

Assign KMF roles to admins, who in turn can assign other KMF roles.

### Vorbereitungen

Role required: admin and security_admin

You must elevate to the security_admin role before assigning the KMF admin role. For instructions, see
[Elevate to a privileged
role](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/QSMW4UNBg6bevZDKAPGT2Q "The base system admin can elevate to a privileged role to have access to the features of High Security Settings.")

### Prozedur

1. Elevate to the security admin role.
2. Navigate to User AdministrationUsers and select the user you want to be the KMF admin.
3. Verify that the user already has the admin and security_admin roles.  
   If not, select Edit under the Roles related list and add admin and security _admin.
4. Navigate to System SecurityKey Management Administration.
5. Select the user that you want to be KMF admin in the Available Users column and move them to the Selected User(s) column.  
6. Select Save.
7. Navigate to User AdministrationUsers and select the user you just gave the sn_kmf.admin role to.  
   The user has the sn_kmf.admin role in the Roles related list, and can assign other KMF roles.

### Nächste Maßnahme

If you have the KMF admin role, follow these steps for assigning other KMF roles:  
1. Navigate to User AdministrationUsers and select the user you want to have another KMF role, such as KMF Cryptographic Manager.
2. In the Roles related list, select Edit and select the KMF roles you want to assign the users. All KMF roles start with `sn_kmf`.

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