: Import keys generated by external hardware security modules (HSMs) or third-party Key Management Servers (KMS) to maintain a single point of security control. Why It Matters

Encryption without key management is a disaster waiting to happen. By following this guide, you ensure that your backup administrator—whether it’s you or a successor—can always unlock your organization’s most critical data.

Are you currently performing a or trying to restore specific files from an old tape?

Failing to import the key correctly results in the dreaded "Access is denied" or "The encryption key is not available" errors when attempting to catalog or restore data.

Backup Exec Import Encryption Key [updated] Jun 2026

: Import keys generated by external hardware security modules (HSMs) or third-party Key Management Servers (KMS) to maintain a single point of security control. Why It Matters

Encryption without key management is a disaster waiting to happen. By following this guide, you ensure that your backup administrator—whether it’s you or a successor—can always unlock your organization’s most critical data. backup exec import encryption key

Are you currently performing a or trying to restore specific files from an old tape? : Import keys generated by external hardware security

Failing to import the key correctly results in the dreaded "Access is denied" or "The encryption key is not available" errors when attempting to catalog or restore data. backup exec import encryption key