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Data in Transit Encryption

What is Data in Transit Encryption?

The protection of data as it moves between systems or across networks using protocols such as TLS, IPsec, or SSH to prevent interception.

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Frameworks that govern data in transit encryption

ISO 27001:2022View framework →NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5View framework →CIS Controls v8View framework →

What the standards actually require on data in transit encryption

Requirements naming data in transit encryption across 3 standards, quoted from the control text.

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook1 control

Sensitive data is encrypted in transit using current TLS versions with strong cipher suites and certificate validation.

IS-IV.F.2 · Data in Transit Encryption →
ISO 270431 control

Encryption of data in transit. Control from ISO 27043 framework, domain: ISO 27043: Cryptography.

ISO27043-18 · Encryption of data in transit →
ISO/SAE 214341 control

Encryption of data in transit. Control from ISO/SAE 21434 framework, domain: ISO/SAE 21434: Cryptography.

ISO21434-18 · Encryption of data in transit →

Questions people ask about data in transit encryption

What is Data in Transit Encryption?
The protection of data as it moves between systems or across networks using protocols such as TLS, IPsec, or SSH to prevent interception.
Why is Data in Transit Encryption important for compliance?
Data in Transit Encryption is a key concept in Information Security. Understanding data in transit encryption helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings.
Which compliance frameworks address Data in Transit Encryption?
Data in Transit Encryption appears in the requirement text of FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, ISO 27043, ISO/SAE 21434. Across these standards we have identified 3 controls that name it directly, each linked to the control text on the compliance platform.
Where can I learn more about Data in Transit Encryption?
Explore our compliance framework pages to see how data in transit encryption applies across different standards and regulations. Our implementation guides provide step-by-step guidance, and the compliance platform offers AI-powered analysis of how this concept maps across 686 frameworks.

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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.