storage_generate_encryption_key.rb

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# [START storage_generate_encryption_key]
def generate_encryption_key
  # Generates a 256 bit (32 byte) AES encryption key and prints the base64 representation.
  #
  # This is included for demonstration purposes. You should generate your own key.
  # Please remember that encryption keys should be handled with a comprehensive security policy.
  require "base64"
  require "openssl"

  encryption_key  = OpenSSL::Cipher.new("aes-256-cfb").encrypt.random_key
  encoded_enc_key = Base64.encode64 encryption_key

  puts "Sample encryption key: #{encoded_enc_key}"
end
# [END storage_generate_encryption_key]

generate_encryption_key if $PROGRAM_NAME == __FILE__