MongoDB claims its new “Queryable Encryption” lets users search their databases while sensitive data stays encrypted. Oh, and its cryptography is open source.

MongoDB’s field-level encryption protects private data—even from DBAs Solving the dreaded sysadmin problem, one protected field at a time.

Encryption stands as one of the most powerful tools in the network and cyber security arsenal, safeguarding data from breaches, cyber threats and unauthorized access.