Common mistake when loading data into an #encrypted database.

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There is a mistake that I’m seeing frequently. Loading a raw data file into an encrypted database then leaving the data file on an unencrypted device.

After loading the data into the database; if you don’t need the data file anymore, you should do a secure delete on the file. If you are going to need the data file again, then move the data file to an encrypted device then do a secure delete on the old data file. Better yet, when you bring the data file down, save it straight to an encrypted device and work from that device.

This is an easy thing to fix.

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