Example - Creating Data Elements for Unstructured Data

You create an unstructured type of data elements for File Protector policies.

This example shows how to create an AES-256 data element that is used to encrypt a file.

To create an unstructured data element:

  1. On the ESA Web UI, navigate to Policy Management > Data Elements & Masks > Data Elements.

  2. Click Add New Data Element.

    The New Data Element screen appears.

  3. Select Unstructured from Type.

  4. Type a unique name for the data element in the Name textbox.

Note: Ensure that the length of the data element name does not exceed 55 characters.

  1. Type the required description for the data element in the Description textbox.

  2. Select AES-256 from the Method drop-down list.

  3. If you want to enable multiple instances of keys with the data element, then check the Use Key ID (KID) checkbox.

  4. Click Save.

A message Data Element has been saved successfully appears.