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# Database Encryption

# Database Encryption {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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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/C7ABCeX1ACwjCD4pJA1Cmw "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 ![Explore]()](zYlq1pOYBp3jJNEug3EGBQ "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/zYlq1pOYBp3jJNEug3EGBQ "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![Request]()](7Q4Hmdxdqa6rl8cG0GJJfQ "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/7Q4Hmdxdqa6rl8cG0GJJfQ "Rotate the database key annually or as needed by submitting a request to support.") | [Reference ![Reference]()](v4t0RLnoeeMEp5qDqMeLUQ "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/zYlq1pOYBp3jJNEug3EGBQ)**   
  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/7Q4Hmdxdqa6rl8cG0GJJfQ)**   
  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/v4t0RLnoeeMEp5qDqMeLUQ)**   
  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.