AES-256 is a symmetric block encryption cipher used to encrypt confidential data. It is usually used for internet traffic, virtual private networks, wireless network, file storage, password managers, and etc. Docboards uses AES encryption for file storage at rest, preventing unauthorized access of private information by development team, cloud providers, and in case of system breaches. When documents are stored on server or cloud drive, they are vulnerable if an attacker gains access to the underlying storage media. AES ensures the accessed data remains useless without the decryption keys.

Encryption at rest provides organizations with some protection against unauthorized access. It is useful for storing limited accessibility documents like journal articles, procurement documents, marketing materials, or other digital assets.

Encryption at rest minimizes business risk of data leaks.

AES-256 encryption is executed on data before storing it to disk, and our software deciphers data before retuning to end user. However, data is encrypted using TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3 when sending it over the wire to the client.

Encryption at rest is part of layered data security, consisting of data at rest, data during processing, and data during transit. Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256. Data during processing or before sending to end-user is loaded into our software separately, and data during transit is encrypted using TLS 1.2 or 1.3.