ENCRYPT= Data Set Option

specifies the AES encryption algorithm.

Syntax

ENCRYPT=AES

Details

Specifies to encrypt the file by using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) algorithm. AES provides enhanced encryption. You must specify the ENCRYPTKEY= data set option when you are using ENCRYPT=AES.
CAUTION:
Record all ENCRYPTKEY= values when you are using ENCRYPT=AES.
If you forget to record the ENCRYPTKEY= value, you lose your data. SAS cannot assist you in recovering the ENCRYPTKEY= value. The following note is written to the log:
Note: If you lose or forget the ENCRYPTKEY= value, there will 
be no way to open the file or recover the data.