Amazon Aurora now supports post-quantum TLS key exchange
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition introduces support for post-quantum TLS key exchange, enabling post-quantum cryptography options for encrypting data in transit. PostgreSQL versions 18 and higher allow modification of the ssl_groups parameter from the Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL allow list.
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-compatible edition now supports post-quantum TLS key exchange for encrypted data in transit. Versions 18 and above allow selecting crypto groups from the Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL allow list to meet organizational security standards. Amazon Aurora delivers high performance and availability globally with full PostgreSQL compatibility, featuring serverless compute, Aurora Global Database for multi-region, Aurora I/O-Optimized for I/O-intensive workloads, and built-in security with continuous backups. For details, see the launch page.
Why it matters
This update is relevant for organizations needing to enhance security for data in transit. Amazon Aurora users can now use post-quantum cryptography to future-proof their data against emerging security threats.