Encrypting Data at Rest and in Transit
Encryption scrambles your data so that, even if it is intercepted or stolen, it is unreadable without the key. For a database, this applies in two places: while data travels across the network, and while it sits on disk.
This article explains both, in plain terms, and why we apply them as standard.
In Transit
Data moving between your application and the database — or between users and your site — is encrypted using TLS, the same technology behind the padlock in your browser. This stops anyone eavesdropping on the connection.
At Rest
Data stored on disk and in backups is encrypted so that stolen drives or backup files reveal nothing. The keys are held separately and tightly controlled.
| Encryption | Protects against |
|---|---|
| In transit (TLS) | Eavesdropping on the network |
| At rest | Stolen disks or backup files |
| Key management | Unauthorised access to keys |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does encryption slow things down?
Modern hardware handles it with negligible impact. The protection it provides far outweighs the tiny overhead.
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