Amazon Aurora now supports Server-Side Encryption by default
Amazon Aurora ยท 2026-02-16
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Technical Details
| Regions | all |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update IaC templates to ensure new Amazon Aurora clusters utilize default server-side encryption, verifying no custom encryption settings are provided to leverage AWS-owned keys for automatic encryption.
For Platform Teams
Adopt default server-side encryption for new Amazon Aurora clusters to simplify architecture and reduce operational toil by eliminating the need for key management, enhancing data security across the platform.
For Executives
Implement default server-side encryption for new Amazon Aurora clusters to enhance security posture with no additional cost or performance impact, ensuring data protection and compliance with industry standards.
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