--- title: Transparent Data Encryption and High Availability Whitepaper | Stormatics description: Transparent Data Encryption and High Availability Whitepaper image: https://resources.stormatics.tech/hubfs/TDE%20Whitepaper%20(1).png --- [![Stormatics Logo (Transparent) 1 (1)](https://resources.stormatics.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/Stormatics%20Logo%20(Transparent)%201%20(1).png?width=153&height=80&name=Stormatics%20Logo%20(Transparent)%201%20(1).png "Stormatics Logo (Transparent) 1 (1)")](https://stormatics.tech/) Whitepaper # Transparent Data Encryption and High Availability   ### Download the Whitepaper |     | Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) is an essential requirement for businesses handling sensitive data, whether personal or financial. However, there are implications for backups and auto-failover. Without central storage of the encryption key with tight access controls, backups are useless and the server will not be able to start automatically after a failover. The interaction between these components is not always intuitive. This paper is dedicated to clarifying these interactions. Key highlights include: - Overview of High Availability (HA) and TDE - Operational challenges associated with running HA and TDE simultaneously - Recommendations to be considered for both infrastructures - Processes to be documented, tested, and rehearsed. Learn more in detail by downloading the whitepaper. Is your business planning on implementing Transparent Data Encryption to increase your database security? [Book a call with us today for a free consultation!](https://stormatics.tech/contact-us) | | --- | --- | **Stormatics** | Our mission is to help businesses scale PostgreSQL reliably for critical data All rights reserved | [Privacy Policy](https://stormatics.tech/privacy-policy)