In the Data Masking profile, you configure the masking method you want to use, which UDR types and fields you want to mask/unmask, and any masking method-specific settings.

There are four different masking methods that you can use:

Crypto - Uses cryptographic algorithm that can be configured to either derive its key from a passphrase or a Keystore. It uses either AES-128 or AES-256 for data encryption. The data can be unmasked later when required.
Database - Enables data model masking to store masked and unmasked data. The data can be unmasked later when required.
Hash (one way) - Employs a salt-based encryption scheme for obscuring data only. All masked data using this method cannot be unmasked.
Hash/Database - Uses a combination of the database and hash mode. The data can be unmasked later when required.

For more information on the supported data types, see Supported Data Types.

Configuration

To create a new Data Masking profile, click the New Configuration button from Build View, and then select Data Masking Profile from the selection screen.

The contents of the buttons bar may change depending on which configuration type has been opened in the currently displayed tab. The Data Masking profile uses the standard menu items and buttons that are visible for all configurations, and these are described in Common Configuration Buttons.

The Edit button content is specific to the Data Masking profile configurations.

The Data Masking profile consists of the following tabs:

1 Fields Tab
2 Crypto Tab
3 Database Tab
4 Hash Tab
5 Hash/Database Tab

Fields Tab

The masking method that is selected in the Fields tab determines which of the other four tabs that will be active as these tabs contain masking method specific configurations.

The Data Masking profile configuration

The Fields tab in the Data Masking profile configuration contains the following settings:

Data Masking Profile - Fields tab

Setting	Description

Setting	Description
Masking Method	Select the masking method to be used from the drop-down list.
Storage Fields	Add the fields to map the UDR fields to. This section is only applicable to Database Storage and Hash/Database masking methods.
UDR Field Mappings	Add all the UDR types and fields for the profile to process.
Random Algorithm (Only for String type)	Specify the algorithm to be used for generating the random character. The supported algorithms are: Default: Default random algorithm. For Crypto, it only supports Base64 format where the Hash or Database are using mixture of alphanumeric and special characters. The supported characters list are: [!, ", #, $, %, &, ', (, ), , +, ,, -, ., /, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, :, ;, <, =, >, ?, @, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, [, \, ], ^, _, `, a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z, {, \|, }, ~] UUID 4: Generate UUID string in 8-4-4-4-12 format `xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx` Custom: Filtered character based on Default character sets, filter condition can be configured through Regex Pattern For more information on the algorithms for each masking method, see Supported Random Algorithm Type. This section is only applicable to Database Storage, Hash* and Hash/Database masking methods. This section is disabled if other masking method is selected.
Regex Pattern	This is field is enabled when the Custom option is selected. It is a regular expression to extract characters based on the default characters list.
String Length	This is field is enabled when the Custom option is selected. Specify the length of the output string.
Output Format	This field is non-editable. It displays the supported character list and sample output preview.

Supported Random Algorithm Type

The supported random algorithm types for each masking method are as follows:

Algorithm	Crypto	Database	Hash	Hash/Database

Algorithm	Crypto	Database	Hash	Hash/Database
Default
UUID 4
Custom

Crypto Tab

This tab is enabled only when the Crypto masking method is selected in the Fields tab.

Data Masking Profile - Crypto tab

Setting Description	Description

Setting Description	Description
Derive Key from Passphrase	Select this option for the cryptographic engine to use a key from the passphrase. The Passphrase and Algorithm fields will be enabled.
Passphrase	Enter a passphrase manually or click the Random button to generate a random key. The passphrase is then hashed and it is use as the key. If you use a random passphrase and it has been changed, you will not be able to unmask any masked data prior to the change.
Algorithm	Select the algorithm to be used, either the AES-128 or AES-256. This can only be used for fields of string and bytearray types.
Read Key from Keystore	Select this option to use a key from a designated keystore. The keystore must be a JCEKS. The Keystore Path, Keystore Password, Key Name and Key Password fields will be enabled. Example - Creating a symmetric crypto key `$ keytool -keystore test.ks -storepass password -storetype jceks -genseckey -keysize 128 -alias testkey -keyalg AES`
Keystore Path	Enter the path to the keystore file.
Keystore Password	Enter the associated password.
Key Name	This field is optional. Enter the associated key name.
Key Password	This field is optional. Enter the associated key password if required, otherwise the Keystore Password is used as the default password.

Database Tab

This tab is enabled only when the Database Storage masking method is selected in the Fields tab.

Setting	Description

Setting	Description
Database Model
Database	Browse and select the Database profile to use.
Table	Select the database table to view the following information: Field: Shows the field name Unmasked: Shows the unmasked content Masked: Shows the masked content Key: The selected checkbox shows the fields that will be searched when unmasking data. If you have a large table or huge amount of lookups, you may consider to select the necessary fields only for searching when unmasking data
Advanced
Queue Size	Set the queue size for the workers. The queue size will be split between the workers.
Max Number of Workers	Enter the maximum number of workers.
Max Select Batch Size	Enter the maximum size of the batch when making large select statements to retrieve data.

Hash Tab

This tab is enabled only when the Hash masking method is selected in the Fields tab.

Setting	Description

Setting	Description
Salt	Enter the entry of the relevant hash or click the Random button to generate a random entry.

Hash/Database Tab

This tab is enabled only when the Hash/Database masking method is selected in the Fields tab.

Setting	Description

Setting	Description
Data Model
Database	Browse and select the Database profile to use.
Table	Select the database table to view the following information: Field: Shows the field name Unmasked: Shows the unmasked content Masked: Shows the masked content Key: The selected checkbox shows the fields that will be searched when unmasking data. If you have a large table or huge amount of lookups, you may consider to select the necessary fields only for searching when unmasking data
Hash
Salt	Enter the entry of the relevant hash or click the Random button to generate a random entry.
Advanced
Queue Size	Set the queue size for the workers. The queue size will be split between the workers.
Max Number of Workers	Enter the number of workers.
Max Select Batch Size	Enter the maximum size of the batch when making large select statements to retrieve data.

Supported Data Types

The supported data types for each masking method are as follows:

Data type	Crypto	Database	Hash	Hash/Database

Data type	Crypto	Database	Hash	Hash/Database
string
integer
long
short
double
byte
bytearray