What is Encryption at Rest?

Encryption at rest is a security measure that involves encrypting data while it is stored on storage devices such as disks or drives. It ensures that data remains encrypted when it is not actively being used, providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access, data breaches, and theft.

In the context of cloud computing and data storage services like Amazon DynamoDB, encryption at rest typically involves encrypting the underlying storage volumes or disks used to store the data.