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Shield Platform Encryption (Add-On) Encryption Policy - Database Encryption
Enable Tenant Secrets and rotate periodically.
Control Name
Shield Platform Encryption Policy - Encrypt The Transactional Database
Recommended Configuration
On the Shield Platform Encryption Settings Setup page, in the Encryption Policy section, turn on Encrypt The Transactional Database.
Control Overview
Enable Tenant Secrets and rotate periodically.
Security Risk If Not Configured
Exposed sensitive data through database files.
Threat Scenarios
Threat actors that gained access to the running file system and copied off the database files will be able to read the data.
Estimated CVSS Score Range
Critical (9.0–10.0).
Risk Impact Considerations
Depending on the sensitive data stored in the platform and regulatory requirements that the company must comply with.
Higher Risk When
Encryption is not enabled and keys are not rotated or exposed to many users and external applications.
Low or No Risk When
This control can be considered low risk when one or more of the following are implemented:
- Uses Field Level Encryption to Encrypt Sensitive Data Prior to be stored in database
Business and Integration Considerations
Customers should evaluate the business justification for encrypting the data at the field level or database.
Recommended Remediation
Enable the Database Encryption and Field Level Encryption and rotate the encryption keys periodically.
Security Health Review Guidance
N/A - Currently not inspected by the Security Health Review tool.
