Encryption Level

Attribute

EncryptionLevel (EL)

Purpose

Specifies a preference on whether to use encryption on data being sent between the driver and the database server.

Valid Values

0 | 1 | 2 | 3

Behavior

If set to 0 (Rejected), or if no match is found between the driver and server encryption types, data sent between the driver and the database server is not encrypted or decrypted. The connection fails if the database server specifies REQUIRED.

If set to 1 (Accepted), encryption is used on data sent between the driver and the database server if the database server requests or requires it.

If set to 2 (Requested), data sent between the driver and the database server is encrypted and decrypted if the database server permits it.

If set to 3 (Required), data sent between the driver and the database server must be encrypted and decrypted. The connection fails if the database server specifies REJECTED.

Notes

Consult your database administrator concerning the data encryption settings of your Oracle server.

This connection option can affect performance.

Default

1 (Accepted)

GUI Tab

Advanced Security tab