Attribute

EncryptionMethod (EM)

Purpose

The method the driver uses to encrypt data sent between the driver and the database server. If the specified encryption method is not supported by the database server, the connection fails and the driver returns an error.

Valid Values

0 | 1 | 2

Behavior

If set to 0 (No Encryption), data is not encrypted.

If set to 1 (SSL), data is encrypted using the SSL protocols specified in the Crypto Protocol Version connection option.

If set to 2 (Database Encryption), data is encrypted using the Db2 encryption protocol.

This option can only be set to 1 or 2 when Authentication Method is set to 0, 1, or 2.

Notes

• This connection option can affect performance.
• When using FIPS and default providers, the certificates must be generated using the OpenSSL 3.5-compliant cryptographic algorithms.

Default

0 (No Encryption)

GUI Tab

Security tab

See also

Crypto Protocol Version

Performance considerations