Encrypting Data at Rest
- Encryption at rest protects data stored on disk by encrypting database files.
- MongoDB supports encryption at rest through the WiredTiger storage engine, which uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
Steps to Enable Encryption at Rest:
1. Generate a Key File:
Create a key file using OpenSSL:
openssl rand -base64 96 > mongodb-keyfile
chmod 600 mongodb-keyfile
2. Modify the MongoDB Configuration:
Edit the mongod.conf file to enable encryption at rest:
security:
enableEncryption: true
encryptionKeyFile: /path/to/mongodb-keyfile
3. Restart the MongoDB service to apply the changes:
sudo systemctl restart mongod
Encrypt and Protect Data in MongoDB
As technology advances so securing sensitive data is increasingly important for organizations. MongoDB a popular NoSQL database that supports strong encryption to protect data from unauthorized access.
In this article, We will learn about how to encrypt data in MongoDB by including data in transit with TLS/SSL and data at rest also how to rotate encryption keys and manage performance impacts in detail.
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