IguanaX 10.1.105 introduces the ability to enable and disable log encryption to secure data at rest stored in your IguanaX Log Directory on disk.
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If upgrading from a previous IguanaX version, old unencrypted logs will remain in the logt log directory and a new log directory called loge will be generated by Iguana to store encrypted logs. You will no longer be able to access the old logs in the logt directory when log encryption is enabled. |
Log encryption can be quickly enabled and disabled:
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If you are enabling log encryption on an existing IguanaX instance, you must first stop all components as the service will need to restart.  |
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Iguana will supply you with a 32-character encryption key to use as a key to encrypt the logs. You can use the regenerate button to have Iguana generate a new key for you to copy. Copy this key for the next step. You will be responsible for documenting the encryption key generated by Iguana as it will be required each time you restart the Iguana instance.  |
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 A confirmation window will appear before proceeding to restart the Iguana instance and enable log encryption.
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| title | STEP 4: Iguana will restart, enter your encryption key and login to IguanaX |
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Enter your Encryption Key and click Submit.
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Enter your login credentials as usual.
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Your logs will now be encrypted and stored in a new log directory, loge. You can view the new log directory in your Log Usage Settings page.
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Encrypting logs is crucial for compliance with standards like HIPAA and GDPR, as it protects sensitive data such as Protected Health Information (PHI) from unauthorized access. By making logs unreadable without the proper decryption keys, encryption reduces the risk of data breaches while ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of stored information.
Review Log Encryption for how to enable and disable log encryption on existing and new IguanaX instances.