Functions/Public/New-AesCryptoKeyAsHex.ps1
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function New-AesCryptoKeyAsHex { <# .SYNOPSIS Generates a new cryptographically random 256-bit AES crypto key, formatted as a hex string. .DESCRIPTION Generates a new cryptographically random 256-bit AES crypto key, formatted as a hex 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-AesCryptoKeyAsHex Returns a new 256-bit AES crypto key, formatted as a hex 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 $result = [System.BitConverter]::ToString($aes.Key).Replace("-", "") Write-Output -InputObject $result } } |