split key relationship

[unlimitedresource]

Hey, I'm looking for info on how the (split) encryption keys are handled/used; 

ie the web.config file has two "split" keys in it, but the key backup produces 4 "split" keys 

I read all you need  is the web.config and the db to recover the app, what are the two key's not in the web.config for?

[support]

Hello,

 

The encryption keys are split and stored in two places - the database, and the web.config file. When needed, we join these two split "secrets" and form the encryption key(s) so they can be used.

 

For further security, you can also encrypt the AppSettings section in the web.config file, and we have information on this in our installation manual - https://www.clickstudios.com.au/downloads/version8/Installation_Instructions.pdf

 

We hope this helps, and please let us know if you have any further questions.

 

Regards

Click Studios