What is Application Layer Encryption?
Application layer encryption is a data-security solution that encrypts nearly any type of data passing through an application. When encryption occurs at this level, data is encrypted across multiple (including disk, file, and database) layers. This application layer encryption approach increases security by reducing the number of potential attack vectors. Another advantage to application encryption is that, since it encrypts specific fields at the application layer, organizations can secure sensitive data before storing it in database, big data, or cloud environments.
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