DATA-4 Data Store Encryption

What is this control about?

Data encryption translates data from plaintext into ciphertext in order to protect the data stored in computer resources from unauthorized access.

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Available templates

TrustCloud has a curated list of templates internally or externally sourced to help you get started. Click on the link for a downloadable version:

• Encryption best practices from NIST

Control implementation

Note: This control is 100% automated by TrustCloud. Connect your system to enjoy the benefit of automation

For a manual implementation: 

Enable encryption on data storage system using the most recent encryption technologies.

What evidence do auditors look for?

Most auditors, at a minimum are looking for the below suggested action:

• Provide screenshot of the data storage configuration settings showing that encryption is enabled

Evidence example

From the suggested action above, an example is provided below.

1. Provide a screenshot of the data storage configuration settings showing that encryption is enabled.

Example of database encryption showing that encryption is enabled:

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