Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL now supports post-quantum TLS key exchange

Amazon RDS ยท 2026-09-24

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Technical Details

Affected Versions 18 and higher
Regions all
Migration Required Yes
Cost Impact Neutral
IaC Impact High

What This Means

For DevOps Teams

Update Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL deployments to version 18 or higher and configure the ssl_groups parameter to utilize post-quantum cryptography options from the allow list, ensuring alignment with organizational security standards.

For Platform Teams

Integrate post-quantum TLS key exchange support in Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL to enhance the security posture of cloud-based PostgreSQL deployments, reducing the risk of future cryptographic vulnerabilities.

For Executives

Evaluate the adoption of post-quantum TLS key exchange in Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL to enhance data security and align with evolving cryptographic standards, ensuring future-proof encryption for in-transit data.

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