What are the potential risks of disabling SSL/TLS encryption to resolve 'ODBC SSL security error', and what alternatives are there?

Disabling SSL/TLS encryption exposes your data to eavesdropping and tampering. All data transmitted between the client and server will be unencrypted, making it vulnerable to interception. Instead of disabling SSL/TLS, focus on resolving the underlying SSL configuration issues, such as certificate validation problems or protocol mismatches. Consider using a properly configured SSL/TLS setup with valid certificates and strong cipher suites for secure communication. If absolutely necessary, consider using a VPN to create an encrypted tunnel, though this does not secure the ODBC connection itself.