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MongoDB security features

Explore built-in security features designed to protect data, support compliance, and ensure control across environments.

Access control

Control who can access data and what actions they can perform. MongoDB helps reduce the risk of unauthorized access, privilege escalation, and insider threats through robust authentication and fine-grained, role-based authorization. Support the enforcement of least privilege and compliance requirements across organizations.

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Authentication

Verify users and applications with flexible authentication options, including identity provider integrations for centralized access control.

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Authorization

Enforce least privilege with fine-grained access control using built-in or custom roles tailored to an organization’s security requirements.

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Data protection

Protect sensitive data throughout its lifecycle and maintain full visibility into how it is accessed and used. MongoDB offers advanced encryption at rest, in transit, and in use. Additionally, detailed auditing capabilities support compliance, simplify investigations, and help detect potential threats before they escalate.

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Encryption

Protect data at rest, in transit, and in use with advanced encryption, including MongoDB’s industry-first Queryable Encryption.

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Auditing

Gain visibility into database activity with detailed audit logs that support compliance, threat detection, and forensic investigations.

Infrastructure security

Enhance organizational security through centralized management and hardened network protections. MongoDB helps prevent unauthorized access and data exfiltration with features like IP allowlisting, private endpoints, and VPC peering. Customizable resource policies enable consistent security enforcement across the organization.

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Resource policies

Apply automated, organization-wide guardrails to enforce security standards consistently across projects, teams, and environments.

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Network security

Protects data with robust network controls such as IP allowlisting, VPC peering, and private endpoints to prevent unauthorized access.

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Build with confidence on a secure foundation

MongoDB delivers built-in security, customizable guardrails, and a trusted architecture to help meet regulatory requirements and protect data.
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PROTECT DATA CONFIDENTLY:
  • Built-in security controls
  • Customizable guardrails
  • Advanced encryption
  • Faster delivery
  • Built on trusted tech