What Is Encryption at Rest?

Encryption at rest means data is encrypted while stored on a disk, protecting it even if someone gains unauthorized physical or file-level access to the storage itself.

Why It Matters

This is distinct from SSL/TLS, which only encrypts data while it travels between browser and server. Both layers matter for genuinely comprehensive data protection.

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