Query regarding the snmp v3 encryption and privacy keys

Hi, The net-snmp commands like snmpget and snmptrap take the authentication and encryption keys in plain text format. So, when I write an snmp-agent to generate traps should I store these keys in plain text format as well ? Would this not be a security concern. Please let me know your thoughts

Facing problems while sending traps using snmp api's

Hi, I am using net-snmp version 5.5. I am trying to send traps using the net-snmp library api's, but I am unsuccessful. But sending the trap using snmptrap command is successful with the same credentials. Below are the steps I have followed. 1. service snmptrapd stop 2. service snmpd stop 3.