Encryption at Rest

Q: Is encryption at rest enabled by default in AWS?

It depends on the service. S3 now encrypts objects by default with SSE-S3, but other services like EBS volumes may require explicit configuration. The specific encryption standard matters for compliance.

Q: What encryption standards do contracts typically require?

Most enterprise contracts require AES-256 encryption at rest. Some specify KMS-managed keys or customer-managed keys (CMK) for additional control over key rotation and access.

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Encryption at rest protects data that is stored on disk, in databases, or in object storage by encrypting it so that it cannot be read without the proper decryption keys. This is a fundamental security control required by virtually every enterprise contract and compliance framework. In AWS,…