Work with Symmetric Keys (WRKSYMKEY)

The Work with Symmetric Keys (WRKSYMKEY) command allows authorized users to work with the Symmetric Keys contained in a Key Store.

This command will display a list of existing Symmetric Keys in the Key Store. Functions will be available to create new keys, change keys, display keys and delete keys.

How to Get There

From the Symmetric Encryption Key Menu, choose option 10.

Field Descriptions

Key store name (KEYSTR)

Indicate the object name and library of the Key Store which contains the Symmetric Keys to work with.

key-store-name Enter the name of the Key Store.
*DEFAULT Use the default Key Store name specified at the Key Policy level.

The possible library values are:

library-name Enter the name of the library where the Key Store is located.
*LIBL Locate the Key Store within the library list.

Options

2=Change

Displays a prompt to change the Key attributes using the CHGSYMKEY command.

3=Copy

Displays a prompt to copy the Key attributes using the CPYSYMKEY command.

4=Remove

Displays a prompt to confirm the removal of the Key using the DLTSYMKEY command.

5=Display

Displays the Key attributes.  The actual Key value will not be displayed.

7=Verify Remote Key

Verifies a remote key that is located in an External Key Manager.

8=Export

Exports the actual Key value using the EXPSYMKEY command (if the Key Policy allows).

Function Keys

F3 (Exit): Exits the WRKSYMKEY screen.
F4 (Prompt): Provides assistance in entering or selecting a command.
F5 (Refresh): Refreshes the list of Keys in the Key Store.
F6 (Create): Displays a prompt to create a new Key using the CRTSYMKEY command.
F8 (Position To): Type the starting characters of a key to which to position the start of the list in the display.
F12 (Cancel): Cancel the current screen and go to the previous screen.