Database Encryption

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title: Database Encryption
description: ServiceNow offers database encryption \(DBE\) and full-disk encryption methods for customers with statutory obligations for data protection which may require at-rest protection for all data.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/platform-security/database-encryption-with-customer-controlled-switch/db-full-disk-encryption.html
release: brazil
product: Database Encryption with Customer Controlled Switch
classification: database-encryption-with-customer-controlled-switch
topic_type: concept
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Encryption]
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# Database Encryption

ServiceNow® offers database encryption \(DBE\) and full-disk encryption methods for customers with statutory obligations for data protection which may require at-rest protection for all data.

**Important:** Starting with the Washington DC release, Database Encryption is being prepared for future deprecation. Cloud Encryption is the replacement solution for data at rest encryption. For details, see [Cloud Encryption with Key Management](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/platform-security/cloud-encryption/dare-overview.md)

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 [Learn the key features and business value of Database Encryption.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/platform-security/database-encryption-with-customer-controlled-switch/explore-database-encryption.md)

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 [Learn more about how to request database key rotation.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/platform-security/database-encryption-with-customer-controlled-switch/request-dbkek-rotation.md)

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 Database Encryption with Customer-Controlled Switch \(DBE-CCS\) is an encryption solution that encrypts all data-at-rest when not in use in the database.

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</table>-   **[Exploring Database Encryption](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/platform-security/database-encryption-with-customer-controlled-switch/explore-database-encryption.md)**  
ServiceNow® offers database encryption \(DBE\) and full-disk encryption methods for customers with statutory obligations for data protection which may require at-rest protection for all data.
-   **[Requesting database key rotation](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/platform-security/database-encryption-with-customer-controlled-switch/request-dbkek-rotation.md)**  
Rotate the database key annually or as needed by submitting a request to support.
-   **[Database Encryption with Customer Controlled Switch](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/platform-security/database-encryption-with-customer-controlled-switch/dbe-with-ccs.md)**  
Database Encryption with Customer-Controlled Switch \(DBE-CCS\) is an encryption solution that encrypts all data-at-rest when not in use in the database.

**Parent Topic:**[Encryption](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/platform-security/encryption-landing.md)