Securely Access Encrypted Data with Azure SQL Database’s Always Encrypted VBS Enclave – Preview Now Available!
VBS Enclaves for Always Encrypted in Azure SQL Database – Preview
Introduction
Azure SQL Database is a fully managed cloud service that provides organizations with the ability to store, manage and process data in the cloud. It provides a secure, reliable, and cost-effective way to store and process data. To ensure that data remains secure, Always Encrypted technology is used to help protect sensitive information in Azure SQL Database. With the introduction of VBS Enclaves for Always Encrypted, customers can now further enhance the security of their data in Azure SQL Database.
What are VBS Enclaves?
VBS Enclaves are a new type of secure virtual environment that is used to protect sensitive data. They are designed to provide an additional layer of security for Always Encrypted data by allowing organizations to store and process sensitive data in a secure, isolated environment. This ensures that the data is protected from malicious actors and other potential threats.
Benefits of Using VBS Enclaves
VBS Enclaves offer organizations a number of benefits when using Always Encrypted data in Azure SQL Database. These include:
* Enhanced Security: VBS Enclaves provide an additional layer of security for Always Encrypted data by isolating the data in a secure environment.
* Improved Performance: VBS Enclaves can improve the performance of Always Encrypted data by allowing organizations to process data more quickly.
* Reduced Costs: By isolating the data in a secure environment, organizations can reduce the cost of storing and processing Always Encrypted data.
Implementing VBS Enclaves for Always Encrypted in Azure SQL Database
Organizations can use VBS Enclaves to protect Always Encrypted data in Azure SQL Database. To do this, organizations must first enable VBS Enclaves for Always Encrypted data in Azure SQL Database. This can be done by following the steps outlined in the Microsoft documentation.
Conclusion
VBS Enclaves for Always Encrypted in Azure SQL Database provide organizations with an additional layer of security for their sensitive data. By enabling VBS Enclaves, organizations can improve the performance of Always Encrypted data and reduce the cost of storing and processing it. Overall, VBS Enclaves can help organizations ensure the security of their data in Azure SQL Database.
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VBS enclaves for Always Encrypted in Azure SQL Database – preview
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1. Always Encrypted
2. VBS Encryption
3. Azure