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# Database Encryption

# Database Encryption {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

ServiceNow® offers database encryption (DBE) and full-disk encryption methods for customers with statutory obligations for data protection which may require at-rest protection for all data.  
Important:  
Starting with the Washington DC release, Database Encryption is being prepared for future deprecation. Cloud Encryption is the replacement solution for data at rest encryption. For details, see [Cloud Encryption with Key Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Ubnz4Z~S2S915Zvhl4jQQg "ServiceNow Cloud Encryption offers encrypted storage for the database using block encryption, along with enhanced key management. Cloud Encryption is available with the ServiceNow Platform Encryption subscription bundle.")

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| [Explore ![]()](rmHN7gS_6eKerXxKoZb7EA "ServiceNow offers database encryption (DBE) and full-disk encryption methods for customers with statutory obligations for data protection which may require at-rest protection for all data.") [Learn the key features and business value of Database Encryption.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rmHN7gS_6eKerXxKoZb7EA "ServiceNow offers database encryption (DBE) and full-disk encryption methods for customers with statutory obligations for data protection which may require at-rest protection for all data.") | [Request![]()](0hRlhEAnD69V_5A2A8ccBw "Rotate the database key annually or as needed by submitting a request to support.") [Learn more about how to request database key rotation.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0hRlhEAnD69V_5A2A8ccBw "Rotate the database key annually or as needed by submitting a request to support.") | [Reference ![]()](~CBy8YiERsFIXiZTIZhfGg "Database Encryption with Customer-Controlled Switch (DBE-CCS) is an encryption solution that encrypts all data-at-rest when not in use in the database.") Database Encryption with Customer-Controlled Switch (DBE-CCS) is an encryption solution that encrypts all data-at-rest when not in use in the database. |
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* **[Exploring Database Encryption](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rmHN7gS_6eKerXxKoZb7EA)**   
  ServiceNow® offers database encryption (DBE) and full-disk encryption methods for customers with statutory obligations for data protection which may require at-rest protection for all data.
* **[Requesting database key rotation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0hRlhEAnD69V_5A2A8ccBw)**   
  Rotate the database key annually or as needed by submitting a request to support.
* **[Database Encryption with Customer Controlled Switch](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/~CBy8YiERsFIXiZTIZhfGg)**   
  Database Encryption with Customer-Controlled Switch (DBE-CCS) is an encryption solution that encrypts all data-at-rest when not in use in the database.