Answer: SNOWFLAKE_FULL

The question asks which encryption type enables client-side encryption for a directory table (stage location). According to Snowflake documentation and the community discussion, SNOWFLAKE_FULL provides both client-side and server-side encryption. Client-side encryption occurs when files are uploaded to the internal stage using PUT, where the client encrypts the files before transmission. In contrast, SNOWFLAKE_SSE only offers server-side encryption (encryption after files arrive on the stage), and AES and AWS_CSE are not valid Snowflake encryption types for this context. The community discussion, including upvoted comments and references to official documentation, strongly supports SNOWFLAKE_FULL as the correct answer, with 89% of users selecting it and explanations highlighting its client-side encryption capability.

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