Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL now supports post-quantum TLS key exchange
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL introduces support for post-quantum TLS key exchange, offering post-quantum cryptography options for encrypting data in-transit. Versions 18 and higher allow modification of the ssl_groups parameter to align with organizational security standards.
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL now supports post-quantum TLS key exchange, offering post-quantum encryption options for data in transit. From version 18 onward, ssl_groups parameters can be modified, allowing selection of cipher groups from the RDS for PostgreSQL allow list to meet organizational security standards. Amazon RDS simplifies setting up, operating, and scaling PostgreSQL deployments in the cloud, and its fully managed databases can be created or updated using the Amazon RDS Management Console or AWS CLI.
Why it matters
This update affects PostgreSQL users who need to enhance security for data in-transit. Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL users can now use post-quantum cryptography to prepare for future security threats.