This might sound like a stupid question, but I'll ask anyway:
What benefit does encryption at rest solve for something which is never intended to actually rest?
For example, a MySQL database powering a web application is expected to be alive and responding to requests 24/7. It's never really intended to be at rest.
So what benefit does encryption at rest bring? Won't a hacker be attempting to take data when it's online (and therefore not resting)?
What benefit does encryption at rest solve for something which is never intended to actually rest?
For example, a MySQL database powering a web application is expected to be alive and responding to requests 24/7. It's never really intended to be at rest.
So what benefit does encryption at rest bring? Won't a hacker be attempting to take data when it's online (and therefore not resting)?