Encryption Guide

Encryption Guide

Overview

This guide covers how to use encryption with FLEXON CLI to secure your data at rest and in transit.

Encryption Features

FLEXON CLI supports various encryption methods to protect your data:

1. At-Rest Encryption

• AES-256 encryption for stored files
• Key management
• Secure storage options
• Encrypted backups

2. Transport Layer Security

• TLS 1.3 support
• Certificate management
• Secure connections
• Perfect forward secrecy

Implementation

File Encryption

// Example of encrypting a FLEXON file
var options = new FlexonEncryptionOptions
{
    Algorithm = EncryptionAlgorithm.AES256,
    KeySize = 256,
    Mode = CipherMode.GCM
};

flexon.EncryptFile("data.flexon", "encrypted.flexon", options);

Network Transport

// Example of secure network transport
var client = new FlexonClient
{
    UseTLS = true,
    CertificatePath = "cert.pem",
    PrivateKeyPath = "key.pem"
};

Best Practices

Key Management

1. Use strong encryption keys
2. Implement key rotation
3. Secure key storage
4. Backup encryption keys

Security Guidelines

1. Always encrypt sensitive data
2. Use TLS for network transport
3. Implement access controls
4. Regular security audits

Common Scenarios

1. Encrypting Sensitive Data

// Example of handling sensitive data
var sensitiveData = new SensitiveData
{
    PersonalInfo = "...",
    FinancialData = "..."
};

flexon.EncryptAndSerialize(sensitiveData, "secure.flexon");

2. Secure Network Transfer

// Example of secure data transfer
var connection = new SecureFlexonConnection
{
    EnableTLS = true,
    ValidateCertificates = true
};

await connection.SendSecureDataAsync(data);

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Certificate validation errors
2. Key management problems
3. Performance impact
4. Compatibility issues

Solutions

1. Verify certificate chain
2. Check key permissions
3. Optimize encryption settings
4. Update security libraries

Related Topics

• Security Guide
• Error Handling
• Performance Optimization
• Best Practices