Explore the intricacies of Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) in this 56-minute conference talk from the PASS Data Community Summit. Delve into the world of hacking and data security as Chris Bell exposes the transparency levels of TDE. Learn about various hacking tools, backup strategies, and the process of enabling and disabling TDE. Discover the implications of TempDB encryption, data at rest security, and the impact on backup compression. Gain insights into managing encryption keys and certificates, and understand the increased overhead associated with TDE implementation. Conclude with a comprehensive review of the key takeaways, equipping yourself with essential knowledge to enhance your database security practices.