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# GCP Cloud SQL connections should require SSL

> Checks that GCP Cloud SQL requires SSL for all connections.

Checks that GCP Cloud SQL requires SSL for all connections.

## About

When you connect Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to DSALTA, the platform retrieves the list of resources in your environment using read-only API access. DSALTA then checks whether this configuration is in place. If it is not, DSALTA activates this check so you can remediate it.

## Why This Matters

Database connections without SSL can be intercepted, exposing credentials and data in transit. Requiring SSL/TLS on every connection protects sensitive traffic and is expected under SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

## How to Fix

**Before you begin**

* Ensure you have the **Cloud SQL Admin** role on the project.

**Require SSL for Cloud SQL connections**

1. Sign in to the [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/) and navigate to **SQL → Instances**.
2. Select the instance and open **Connections → Security**.
3. Set **SSL mode** to **Require SSL** (allow only SSL connections).
4. Generate client certificates and update your application connection strings.

Once SSL is required, DSALTA retrieves the change on the next sync and sets the check status to **Passing**.

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="How often does this check run?">
    This check runs automatically every 24 hours while the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) integration is connected. You can also trigger a manual sync from **Integrations** in the sidebar.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if it keeps failing?">
    A failing check appears in your **Data Library → Tests** dashboard. Work through the steps above; once the underlying configuration is fixed, the status updates automatically on the next sync.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I exclude this check?">
    Yes. If it does not apply to your environment, mark it as **Not Applicable** with a justification. The exclusion is documented for auditors.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does DSALTA change my Google Cloud Platform (GCP) configuration?">
    No. DSALTA uses **read-only API access** and never modifies, creates, or deletes resources. All remediation is performed by your team directly in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  </Accordion>
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