Data Protection

RDS provides a series of methods and features to ensure data security and reliability.

**Table 1** Methods for data security
Method	Description	Reference
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)	RDS instances support both non-SSL and SSL connections. SSL is recommended for enhanced security.	RDS for MariaDB: Configuring an SSL Connection
Cross-AZ deployment	To ensure high availability, RDS for MariaDB allows you to deploy primary and standby DB instances in different AZs. AZs are physically isolated but interconnected through an internal network.	RDS for MariaDB: Step 2: Buy a DB Instance
Deletion protection	RDS allows you to move unsubscribed yearly/monthly DB instances and deleted pay-per-use DB instances to the recycle bin. You can rebuild a DB instance that was deleted up to 7 days ago from the recycle bin.	RDS for MariaDB: Modifying a Recycling Policy