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Database Encryption
Database encryption is a type of data security that protects the contents of an entire database from unauthorized access. The process involves encrypting all information in the database using an encryption key so that only those with access to it can read what's inside. It also prevents hackers from stealing sensitive information such as credit card numbers or Social Security Numbers (SSNs). It is important to note that multiple types of database encryptions are available, each with its benefits and drawbacks. Some common database encryption types include external database encryption, column-level encryption, full database encryption, and more.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Database Encryption
With increasing cyber security threats, database encryption is essential for businesses of all sizes. Database encryption protects a business's customer's personal and financial data, which criminals could use if stolen or accessed without permission. This ensures that customers feel safe when making purchases online, knowing their details will remain private at all times.
Related terms
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Intranet
- SLO (Service-Level Objective)
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Scalability
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Data Center
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Synchronous
- Multitenancy
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- IT Services
- Authorization
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
