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# Security

- [TLS](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-operator/security/tls.md): Guide to securing database traffic with TLS/SSL certificates, covering internal communication between nodes and external client connections.
- [FIPS 140-3 Mode](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-operator/security/fips.md): How to run MariaDB Enterprise Operator in FIPS 140-3 mode.
- [Root Password Rotation](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-operator/security/root-password-rotation.md): How to configure and rotate the root password in MariaDB Enterprise Operator.