Security questionnaire guide
How to answer encryption questions in a security questionnaire
Learn how to answer encryption at rest and in transit questions with safe examples and evidence guidance.
What buyers usually ask
Is customer data encrypted at rest?
Is data encrypted in transit?
What encryption standards are used?
What evidence you usually need
Security policy
Cloud provider configuration
Architecture notes
SOC 2 control description
Example safe answer structure
Customer data is encrypted at rest and in transit using documented controls. Include the specific encryption method only when your team has confirmed it.
Common mistakes
- Claiming a certification or control that is not documented.
- Copying an old answer without checking whether it still applies.
- Leaving out evidence, owner, confidence, or review status.
- Marking an answer as ready when it needs legal, security, or engineering review.
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