Is it acceptable to encrypt and decrypt sensitive information using keys stored in protected custom metadata?
Answer
Yes, it is acceptable to encrypt and decrypt sensitive information using keys stored in protected custom metadata in Salesforce. This approach is secure if: the encryption key is stored securely in the protected custom metadata, the encryption and decryption processes are implemented correctly using Salesforce's Apex Crypto methods, and proper permissions are set to ensure only authorized users or processes can access the sensitive data.
Is it acceptable to encrypt and decrypt sensitive information using keys stored in protected custom metadata?
Recommended Answer Update
Yes, it's acceptable to encrypt and decrypt sensitive information using keys stored in protected custom metadata in Salesforce. This approach is secure when: the encryption key is stored securely in the protected custom metadata, the encryption and decryption processes are implemented correctly using Salesforce's Apex Crypto methods, and proper permissions are set to ensure only authorized users or processes can access the sensitive data.
Reasoning
The original answer was clear and accurate but used slightly verbose phrasing ('if' instead of 'when' for conditions). I streamlined the language by changing 'This approach is secure if:' to 'This approach is secure when:' to make it more direct and conversational, consistent with the brand guidelines for being concise and conversational. No technical content was outdated or incorrect. The ApexBadCrypto rule is directly related to this FAQ because it deals with proper cryptographic implementation in Apex code. The FAQ discusses 'encryption and decryption processes are implemented correctly using Salesforce's Apex Crypto methods' which directly relates to what the ApexBadCrypto rule validates - ensuring developers use proper cryptographic practices and avoid weak or insecure encryption methods in their Apex code.