Creating a Project
Set up your first Cipherion project and configure security policies to start protecting your data.
Prerequisites
Ensure your account setup is complete and you have organization admin privileges.
Project Creation Process
Initialize New Project
Create and name your encryption project
- Navigate to the Projects dashboard in your Cipherion console
- Click "Create New Project" button
- Enter a descriptive project name (e.g., "Customer Data Protection", "Medical Records Encryption")
- Add optional project description and tags for organization
- Select your project environment
Project Naming Best Practices
- Use descriptive names that indicate the data type or use case
- Include environment indicators
- Keep names concise but meaningful
- Avoid special characters or spaces
Data Classification Setup (Coming Soon...)
Define data types and sensitivity levels
Configure Data Types:
Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
Payment Card Information (PCI)
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Financial Data
Security Policy Configuration (Coming Soon...)
Set encryption methods and access controls
Encryption Methods
Field-Level Encryption (Recommended)
Access Control Settings
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- IP whitelisting
- Time-based access restrictions
- Audit logging enabled
Compliance & Data Residency (Coming Soon...)
Configure regulatory compliance and data location requirements
Compliance Frameworks
GDPR
EU General Data Protection Regulation
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability Act
CreditCard
Payment Card Industry Standards
SOX
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Data Residency Options
Select a region where your data will be processed and stored.
Project Finalization
Review settings and activate your project
Final Review Checklist:
- Project name and description configured
- Data classification and sensitivity levels defined
- Security policies and encryption methods selected
- Compliance frameworks and data residency configured
- Access controls and audit settings enabled
Project Created Successfully!
Your project is now ready for API key generation and integration.
Project ID: proj_abc123def456ghi789
Best Practices for Project Setup
Tips to optimize your Cipherion project configuration
Security Configuration
- Always enable audit logging for compliance and monitoring
- Use the most restrictive access controls that still allow your application to function
- Regularly review and update your security policies
Data Classification
- Start with a conservative approach—you can always relax restrictions later
- Clearly document what data types are included in each classification
- Consider future data types your application might handle
What Next?
Now that your project is created, proceed to generate API keys to start integrating Cipherion with your applications.