---
title: keyAttributes
framework: security
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: security/secitemimportexportkeyparameters/keyattributes
---

# keyAttributes

An array containing zero or more key attributes for an imported key.

## Declaration

```swift
var keyAttributes: Unmanaged<CFArray>?
```

## Discussion

Discussion Valid values are kSecAttrIsPermanent, kSecAttrIsSensitive, and kSecAttrIsExtractable. If you set this attribute array to NULL, the following defaults are used: The item is marked permanent if a keychain is specified. The item is marked sensitive if it is a private key. The item is marked extractable by default.