MongoDB’s field-level encryption protects private data—even from DBAs Solving the dreaded sysadmin problem, one protected field at a time.

MongoDB claims its new “Queryable Encryption” lets users search their databases while sensitive data stays encrypted. Oh, and its cryptography is open source.

Encryption stands as one of the most powerful tools in the network and cyber security arsenal, safeguarding data from breaches, cyber threats and unauthorized access.