Secure Your Data with Azure SQL DB and Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves | Data Exposed

Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves in Azure SQL DB | Data Exposed
What is Always Encrypted?
Always Encrypted is a feature of Microsoft Azure SQL Database and SQL Server that enables the secure storage and usage of sensitive data, such as credit card numbers and Social Security numbers, without disclosing the plaintext. It helps protect data at rest and in motion. This feature enables the encryption of sensitive data in the database, as well as data that is transmitted between the database and applications that access it.

What are VBS Enclaves?
VBS Enclaves are a new type of hardware-based secure enclave that ensures the security of data at rest and in motion with the help of cryptographic operations. These enclaves are supported by Intel’s Software Guard Extensions (SGX) technology. SGX is a set of instructions and features that allow applications to be isolated in a secure area in the processor, enabling the application to run in a secure environment without being exposed to the rest of the system.

How Does Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves Work?
Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves works by leveraging the secure enclaves provided by SGX to protect sensitive data in transit and at rest. The encryption keys used to encrypt and decrypt the data are stored in the secure enclave, which is isolated from the rest of the system. This ensures that the data remains secure and protected, even if the database is compromised.

Benefits of Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves
The main benefit of Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves is that it provides enhanced security for sensitive data. The secure enclave ensures that the data remains encrypted and secure, even if the database is compromised. It also provides an additional layer of security by isolating the encryption keys from the rest of the system, ensuring that even if the keys are stolen, the data remains secure.

Conclusion
Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves is a powerful tool for protecting sensitive data in Microsoft Azure SQL Database and SQL Server. It provides enhanced security by isolating the encryption keys in a secure enclave and ensuring that the data remains encrypted and secure, even if the database is compromised. By leveraging the secure enclaves provided by Intel’s SGX technology, Always Encrypted with VBS Enclaves provides an additional layer of security for sensitive data.
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