Algorithm syncability

Overview

Algorithms are fully syncable between Masking Engines. To obtain a list of syncable algorithms, use the GET /syncable-objects API with object_type set to USER_ALGORITHM:

CODE

GET https://host.example.com/masking/api/syncable-objects?object_type=USER_ALGORITHM

The semantics of synching an instance of the Mapping Algorithm Framework depend on its configuration. See Mapping Algorithm Sync for more information.

Syncing out of the box algorithm instances updates their individual keys but does not replace their existing associated files.

Non-deterministic Algorithms

Some algorithms are non-deterministic. While exporting these algorithms is supported, they will not produce identical masking results on different engines. The following table lists the built-in non-deterministic algorithms:

Algorithm API Name	Algorithm UI Name
DateShiftVariable	DATE SHIFT(VARIABLE)
SecureShuffle	SECURE SHUFFLE

Fixed Algorithms

Some algorithms produce constant (fixed) results. Although these algorithms can be exported, they do not need to be synchronized since they always produce the same results on different engines. The following table lists the built-in fixed algorithms:

Algorithm API Name	Algorithm UI Name
DateShiftFixed	DATE SHIFT(FIXED)
RepeatFirstDigit	ZIP+4