Functions/Public/New-AesCryptoKeyAsBase64.ps1
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function New-AesCryptoKeyAsBase64 { <# .SYNOPSIS Generates a new cryptographically random 256-bit AES crypto key, formatted as a Base64 string. .DESCRIPTION Generates a new cryptographically random 256-bit AES crypto key, formatted as a Base64 string. This function is useful for API operations that require a new fresh key to be generated and supplied from the client. .PARAMETER AadClientAppId The AAD client application ID. .EXAMPLE C:\> New-AesCryptoKeyAsBase64 Returns a new 256-bit AES crypto key, formatted as a Base64 string. #> [CmdletBinding()] Param ( ) Process { # new instance of the AES crypto .net class # it auto-generates a new IV and Key on class instantiation... $aes = New-Object -TypeName 'System.Security.Cryptography.AesManaged'; # convert the crypto key (byte array) to the desired format and return it $result = [System.Convert]::ToBase64String($aes.Key); Write-Output -InputObject $result; } } |