Overview

The PGP command automates the process of encrypting and decrypting files.

To learn more, search for the Encrypting and Decrypting Files: How to Automate Using Keys course in Automation Anywhere University: RPA Training and Certification (A-People login required).

The command supports two types of encryption: symmetric (pass phrase) and asymmetric (public/private keys):

• PGP Pass phrase: Requires a pass phrase to encrypt and decrypt.
• PGP Public/Private Key: Requires a PGP public and private key file to encrypt and decrypt.

Encrypt Files

Encrypts one or more files using one of the above encryption methods.

Select a symmetric algorithm from the drop-down menu. The algorithm options are:

• Idea
• TripleDES
• CAST5
• Blowfish
• AES128
• AES192
• AES256
• Twofish256

Optionally, mark the Overwrite Files/Folder check box to replace older files with the same name.

If required, append the extension for the destination file. For example, .enc.

Compress the encrypted files using one of the compression algorithms:

• zip
• bzip2
• zlib

If required, mark the Armor data (text output) check box to enable ASCII Armor output.

Decrypt Files

Decrypts one or more files that have been previously encrypted.

Optionally, mark the Overwrite Files/Folder check box to replace older files with the same name.

If required, append the extension for the destination file. For example, .enc.

Create Keys

Creates public and private encryption keys.

Add additional security to the keys by specifying a password that encrypts the keys.

Optionally, mark the Overwrite Files check box to replace older files with the same name.