Field Encryption
Category: Security Standards: HIPAA · GDPR · PCI-DSS
Encrypt sensitive fields using AES-256-GCM with reversible encryption
What this node does
- AES-256-GCM encryption
- Field-level encryption
- Key rotation support
- Reversible
How to use
- In the Hydra Builder, open or create a workflow
- In the node palette on the left, find Field Encryption under the Security category (or use the search bar)
- Drag the node onto the canvas
- Double-click the node to open its configuration dialog
- Fill in the required parameters (see Configuration below)
- Connect the Input Data input port from an upstream node
- Optionally connect the Field Types to Encrypt port if needed
- Connect the Encrypted Data and Encryption Metadata output to the next node downstream
Inputs
| Port | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input Data | json | ✓ | JSON data object |
| Field Types to Encrypt | array | Optional | A list of items |
Outputs
| Port | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypted Data | json | JSON data object |
| Encryption Metadata | json | JSON data object |
Configuration
Open the configuration dialog by double-clicking the Field Encryption node on the canvas.
| Parameter | What to enter |
|---|---|
fieldTypes | Configure fieldTypes in the node settings |
encryptionKey | Configure encryptionKey in the node settings |
keyVersion | Configure keyVersion in the node settings |
algorithm | Configure algorithm in the node settings |
When to use this node
- Encrypt SSN before storage
- Protect payment data
- Secure PHI fields
Need help configuring this node?
Go to Settings → Connectors to set up the connection this node depends on, then reference the connector ID in the node configuration dialog.