new
AWS S3 Encryption At Rest (AES256) Now Available

Release Date
: May 22, 2024
Summary
:
We are pleased to announce enhanced data security for your S3 storage with the availability of Server-Side Encryption with Amazon S3 Managed Keys (SSE-S3). This feature encrypts all objects uploaded to your S3 buckets at rest, using the industry-standard 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES256), if you select to do so:
Benefits
:
Improved Data Security: AES256 encryption ensures your data remains confidential even in the event of unauthorized access.
Simplified Management: Amazon S3 handles the encryption and decryption process for you, eliminating the need for manual key management.
Compliance: SSE-S3 can help you meet your regulatory compliance requirements for data security.
You can find more information and manage encryption settings in the AWS S3 documentation https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/userguide/UsingServerSideEncryption.html.