Encryption

Manage master keys, data keys, and TLS certificates for database backups and encrypted connections.

Default behavior

By default, myStack does not create a master key. When you create a database cluster, myStack automatically provisions a dedicated data key for that cluster and uses it to encrypt backups. You do not need to create keys before you create a database.

Components

Component Description
Master key Optional account-level key. Not created unless you add one
Data key Encrypts backup data. One managed data key is provisioned per cluster by default
Certificate TLS certificate material for database SSL. Optional; a default certificate attaches to new clusters when one exists

In the console

Choose Encryption in the navigation pane, then Master Keys, Data Keys, or Certificates.

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