In today's digital landscape, data is an organization's most precious asset. A robust database must not only harness this data effectively but also safeguard it against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
As cyber attacks evolve in complexity, implementing a comprehensive data protection strategy has become imperative, particularly for organizations in highly regulated sectors such as finance and government. However, the repercussions of data breaches extend across all industries, inflicting substantial damage to both revenue and reputation.
To mitigate these risks, EDB Postgres offers a diverse array of encryption options at various levels, providing flexibility in shielding data from potential breaches due to server theft, unethical administrators, or vulnerable networks.
These encryption options include:
- Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
- Full Disk Encryption
- File System Encryption
- Column Level Encryption
- Password Storage Encryption
- Data Partition Encryption
- Network-Based Password Encryption
- Network-Based Data Encryption
- Client-Side Encryption
Here, we’ll specifically look at Transparent Data Encryption, also known as TDE.