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Part 2: The 32-Bit/64-Bit Drivers : The Oracle Wire Protocol Driver : Connection Option Descriptions for Oracle Wire Protocol : Encryption Method
 
Encryption Method
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 | 3 | 4 | 5
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 3 (SSL3), the driver uses SSL3 data encryption.
If set to 4 (SSL2), the driver uses SSL2 data encryption.
If set to 5 (TLS1), the driver uses TLS1 data encryption.
Notes
*Consult your database administrator concerning the SSL settings of your Oracle server.
*This connection option can affect performance.
Default
0 (No Encryption)
GUI Tab
Security tab
See also
Crypto Protocol Version
Performance Considerations