Is MariaDB encrypted by default?
MariaDB does not, by default, use encryption during data transmission over the network from server to client. However, using the default setup could provoke a potential hacker to eavesdrop on an unsecured / unencrypted channel. To start, you need to ensure that your MariaDB server was compiled with TLS support.
Why is MySQL secure?
MySQL provides robust data security to protect data including secure connections, authentication services, fine-grained authorization and controls, and data encryption. This presentation covers: MySQL Authentication and Password Policies. MySQL Authorization and Privilege Management.
When to encrypt table data in MariaDB?
Encryption occurs whenever MariaDB writes pages to disk. Encrypting table data requires that you install a key management and encryption plugin, such as the File Key Management plugin. Once you have a plugin set up and configured, you can enable encryption for your InnoDB and Aria tables.
What are encryption, hashing and compression functions?
Encryption, hashing and compression functions, such as ENCRYPT, DECRYPT, COMPRESS, PASSWORD etc. Encrypts a string with the AES algorithm. Returns a binary, compressed string.
What are the functions and pseudo columns in MariaDB?
MariaDB has pseudo columns that can be used for different purposes. Operators for comparison and setting of values, and related functions. Functions used for encryption, hashing and compression. Functions which return information on the server, the user, or a given query.
What are the functions and operators in MariaDB?
A complete list of MariaDB functions and operators in alphabetical order. Built-In functions for the handling of strings and columns containing string values. Built-In functions for the handling of dates and times. Aggregate functions used with GROUP BY clauses. Numeric and arithmetic related functions in MariaDB.