3.1.2 Encrypt user data across the network

Information

DB2 supports a number of authentication mechanisms. It is recommended that the DATA_ENCRYPT authentication mechanism be used.

Solution

Suggested value is DATA_ENCRYPT so that authentication occurs at the server.
1. Attach to the DB2 instance
db2 => attach to $DB2INSTANCE
2. Run the following command from the DB2 command window-
db2 => update database manager configuration using authentication data_encrypt

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/162

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Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

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