Encrypting columns

The system security officer must grant you permission for working with encryption keys.

StepsEncrypting columns

  1. In the server, click Databases to display a list of available databases.

  2. Select the database to open and expand it.

  3. Select the User Tables folder to display a list of the tables in the database.

  4. Select the table you want.

  5. Select Columns to display the table columns.

  6. Right-click the column and select Properties.

  7. Click the Encryption tab.

  8. Select Encrypt.

  9. Select a key in the With Key field or use the default shown.

  10. Click Apply to set the change.