# Does VAST do S3 encryption?

**URL:** <https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-do-s3-encryption/1480>\
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**Created:** [June 20, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-do-s3-encryption/1480 "2025-06-20T18:33:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-do-s3-encryption/1480/1 "2025-06-20T18:33:53Z")

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We use S3 APIs extensively and need to ensure data security. Does VAST Data support  
encryption for S3 protocol communications and data transfer?

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**Post date:** [June 23, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-do-s3-encryption/1480/2 "2025-06-23T12:54:58Z")

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Yes, VAST Data supports S3 encryption in transit over HTTPS, utilizing TLS 1.3 to  
enhance data security during transmission. You can learn more about it at [Encryption in-flight](https://support.vastdata.com/s/document-item?bundleId=vast-cluster-administrator-s-guide5.3&topicId=managing-data/encryption-of-data-over-the-wire.html&_LANG=enus) and [Encryption at rest](https://support.vastdata.com/s/document-item?bundleId=vast-cluster-administrator-s-guide5.3&topicId=managing-data/encryption-of-data-at-rest/overview-of-encryption-of-data-at-rest.html&_LANG=enus).