What is digital envelope in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: digital envelope

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: mechanism that protects a message from being viewed by anyone other than the intended recipient. A digital envelope is created using hybrid encryption. First, the message itself is encrypted using symmetric encryption meaning that the same key is used to encrypt and decrypt the message. This key is then encrypted using public-key encryption and sent or saved with the encrypted message. Only the intended recipient of the message can decrypt the key that was used to encrypt the original message, and therefore, decrypt the message.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Digital envelope is a security feature in SAP BC-SEC Security that allows users to securely send and receive data. It uses encryption and digital signatures to ensure that the data is secure and can only be accessed by the intended recipient. The digital envelope also ensures that the data is not tampered with during transit.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the digital envelope feature, users must first create a digital envelope. This can be done by selecting the “Create Digital Envelope” option in the BC-SEC Security menu. Once the envelope is created, users can add data to it and then send it to the intended recipient. The recipient will then be able to open the envelope and access the data inside.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a digital envelope, make sure to use a strong password to protect it from unauthorized access. Additionally, make sure that you are sending the envelope to the correct recipient as it cannot be opened by anyone else.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using digital envelopes in SAP BC-SEC Security, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.