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Encryption at rest
Definition
Encryption at rest refers to the protection of stored data through encryption, so that it is unreadable without the decryption key, even in case of unauthorized physical or logical access to the storage medium. Certyneo encrypts documents and their audit trails at rest (AES-256) on its infrastructure hosted in Germany, in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is encryption at rest?
It is the protection of stored data through encryption, so it remains unreadable without the decryption key even in the event of unauthorized physical or logical access to the storage.
How does Certyneo apply encryption at rest?
Certyneo encrypts documents and their audit trails at rest (AES-256) on its infrastructure hosted in Germany, in line with GDPR requirements.
Does encryption at rest also protect audit trails?
Yes — on Certyneo, audit trails are encrypted at rest just like the documents themselves.
Does encryption at rest protect against unauthorized physical access to the server?
Yes — that is exactly its purpose: keeping data unreadable even with unauthorized physical or logical access to the storage medium.
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