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Encryption at Rest

The encryption of stored data on disk or in databases to protect against unauthorized access if physical storage media is compromised or stolen.

Related Terms

Data at Rest Data in Transit Data in Use Backup Strategy 3-2-1 Backup Rule Key Management Data Retention Policy Secure Deletion Database Security SQL Audit Trail Data Governance Database Encryption
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