SSL enforcement

Supabase's Postgres SSL Enforcement feature allows you to mandate SSL connections to your database, enhancing security by encrypting data in transit and protecting against potential attacks.

Key features

1. Optional enforcement: Enable or disable SSL requirements to balance security and client compatibility.
2. Comprehensive protection: Applies to both direct Postgres and connection pooler (Supavisor) connections.
3. Flexible configuration: Manage settings via Dashboard or CLI.
4. Support for various SSL modes: Including the highly secure 'verify-full' mode.

Benefits:

• Data encryption: Protect all information transmitted between your application and the database.
• Integrity assurance: Prevent data tampering during transmission.
• Authentication: Ensure connections are made to the genuine database server.
• Compliance support: Meet industry standards and regulatory requirements for data protection.
• Simplified security: Automatically enforce best practices for secure database connections.

SSL Enforcement is particularly valuable for:

• Applications handling sensitive user data
• Financial services requiring secure transactions
• Healthcare applications managing patient information
• E-commerce platforms processing payment data
• Any application prioritizing data privacy and integrity

By enabling SSL Enforcement, you implement a fundamental best practice in data protection. This feature ensures that every interaction with your database is encrypted and secure, whether from application servers, admin tools, or API calls.