ssl_cert
INFO
Rule IDs: sec_002
Overview
- Purpose
- Configuration or diagnostic item referenced in tuning reviews. It may be vendor-specific, renamed between versions, or not present in the bundled MySQL 8.4 summary table under this exact name.
- Dynamic (MySQL 8.4 reference)
- Not found in the bundled MySQL 8.4 variable summary extract under
ssl_cert. Do not assume it is dynamic orSET GLOBAL-able — open the manual for your exact product and version. - Default value
- See vendor documentation.
- Version and product notes
- Compare MySQL, MariaDB, and Percona Server manuals; names changed across releases (for example replication terminology).
- Documentation
- https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/8.4/en/server-system-variable-reference.html
- Other vendors
What is checked
Rules that reference this variable, with their severity and what each rule detects:
- INFO
sec_002: Configure ssl_ca, ssl_cert, and ssl_key for proper SSL/TLS authentication.
Tuning guidance
- Recommended actions:
- Configure ssl_ca, ssl_cert, and ssl_key for proper SSL/TLS authentication.
- Trade-offs: Security settings protect against unauthorized access and data exposure. Tighter settings may require application changes (e.g., SSL certificates for require_secure_transport, IP-based grants for skip_name_resolve).
Example
Look up this name (and synonyms) in vendor documentation before changing anything in production.