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package com.example.storage.object;

// [START storage_generate_encryption_key]

import com.google.common.io.BaseEncoding;
import java.security.SecureRandom;

public class GenerateEncryptionKey {
  /**
   * Generates a 256 bit (32 byte) AES encryption key and prints the base64 representation. This is
   * included for demonstration purposes only. You should generate your own key, and consult your
   * security team about best practices. Please remember that encryption keys should be handled with
   * a comprehensive security policy.
   */
  public static void generateEncryptionKey() {
    byte[] key = new byte[32];
    new SecureRandom().nextBytes(key);
    String encryptionKey = BaseEncoding.base64().encode(key);

    System.out.println("Generated Base64-encoded AES-256 encryption key: " + encryptionKey);
  }
}
// [END storage_generate_encryption_key]
