Whole-instance encryption: The process of encrypting an entire virtual machine or cloud instance, including all data and applications, to protect data and ensure compliance with regulations in cloud computing environments.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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