Exploring Column Level Encryption
- UpdatedOct 21, 2024
- 3 minutes to read
- Xanadu
- Now Platform Security
Learn more about Column Level Encryption.
Column Level Encryption overview
Column Level Encryption (FE) is a base system feature that permits encryption of data stored within an instance using AES128, or AES256.
FE enables you to encrypt selected database fields and stored files through the use of encryption contexts. In these contexts you define what is encrypted, choose which algorithm to use, and supply the encryption key, which is stored within your instance.
After the context is created, you can associate it to a user role. Users assigned to this role, either directly of through a group, are able to access the encrypted data.
Because FE bases access to data on role assignment, it’s important to be familiar with administering roles on your instance. For more information, see Managing roles.
Column Level Encryption benefits
Column Level Encryption Enterprise benefits
Column Level Encryption Enterprise (FEE) builds on the existing Column Level Encryption framework and provides these additional features after you purchase a subscription.