PEK – Product Encryption Key

A PEK is used by Powertech Encryption for IBM i to protect (encrypt) the Master Encryption Keys (MEKs) and user-defined settings (i.e. Key Policy, Key Officers, Security Alerts, etc).

Powertech Encryption for IBM i automatically generates the PEK using a combination of the IBM i serial number and a secret value. The PEK only resides in memory as-needed and is never stored.