> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/security.md).

# Security

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[Securing MariaDB](/docs/server/security/securing-mariadb.md)
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Overview of security best practices for MariaDB, covering privilege separation, mandatory access control (SELinux), and vulnerability tracking.
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[Encryption](/docs/server/security/encryption.md)
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Enhance MariaDB Server security with encryption. This section covers data-at-rest and in-transit encryption, helping you protect sensitive information and meet compliance requirements.
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[User Account Management](/docs/server/security/user-account-management.md)
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Master user account management in MariaDB Server. This section covers creating, modifying, and revoking user privileges to ensure secure and controlled access to your databases.
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[Authentication with Enterprise Server](/docs/server/security/authentication-with-enterprise-server.md)
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Learn about authentication with MariaDB Enterprise Server. This section covers advanced authentication methods & plugins to enhance security and integrate with enterprise identity management systems.
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[Limiting Size of Created Disk Temporary Files and Tables](/docs/server/security/limiting-size-of-created-disk-temporary-files-and-tables.md)
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The ability to limit the size of created disk temporary files and tables was introduced in MariaDB 11.5.
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[Security Vulnerabilities (CVE) Fixed in MariaDB](/docs/server/security/cve.md)
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Lists of Security Vulnerabilities (CVE) fixed in MariaDB products.
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