Encrypted connection in MySQL

Where can I check in MySQL to ensure any sql connection is encrypted ? As a internal security audit, I am told to provide evidence to ensure that client and server connection is encrypted.

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Vikas GargBusiness Intelligence DeveloperCommented:
Hello,

When logged in to the MySQL instance, you can issue the query
 
 show status like 'Ssl_cipher';
 

If your connection is not encrypted, the result will be blank :

Otherwise, it would show a non-zero length string for the cypher in use

 Variable_name | Value              |
 +---------------+--------------------+
 | Ssl_cipher    | DHE-RSA-AES256-SHA
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