## Data Encryption

### Use

The database system can encrypt the data transferred between the client (database tool or database application) and the X Server using SSL/TLS.

Data encryption is available in SAP systems only.

### Prerequisites

You have configured your SAP system for SSL/TLS encryption. For more information, see the installation guide (see Download).

### Activities

To encrypt the data transmitted in a database session, select the corresponding option when you log on.

See also:

Authentication

Network Communication

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