Mastering MongoDB 7.0 - Fourth Edition
by Marko Aleksendrić, Arek Borucki, Leandro Domingues, Malak Abu Hammad, Elie Hannouch, Rajesh Nair, Rachelle Palmer
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Encryption
As the need to protect sensitive information grows, organizations globally are placing increased emphasis on data security. In the realm of database management, encryption plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of stored and in-transit data. This chapter delves into the details of data encryption in MongoDB and discusses how it's become an essential component in pursuit of compliance with various regulations and security standards.
With data privacy regulations becoming more stringent, organizations are mandated to adhere to strict security standards, including data encryption. Prominent among the regulations that necessitate the implementation of encryption include General Data Protection Regulation
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