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Data Transmission Encryption Is Enabled

Rule Details

Table 1 Rule details

Parameter

Description

Rule Name

gaussdb-instance-ssl-enable

Identifier

gaussdb-instance-ssl-enable

Description

If a GaussDB instance does not have SSL enabled, this instance is non-compliant.

Tag

gaussdb

Trigger Type

Configuration change

Filter Type

gaussdb.instance

Rule Parameters

None

Application Scenarios

Without the use of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), data transmitted between a GaussDB instance and server is vulnerable to eavesdropping, tampering, and man-in-the-middle attacks. To improve data transmission security, enable SSL to encrypt communication.

Solution

Configure SSL connection to the database based on your development mode. You can refer to Connecting to a Database in SSL Mode.

Rule Logic

  • If a GaussDB instance does not have SSL enabled, this instance is non-compliant.
  • If a GaussDB instance has SSL enabled, this instance is compliant.
Parent topic: GaussDB