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Oracle Database Security

Oracle Database offers comprehensive security features including user authentication, access control, data encryption, and auditing to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance. Key mechanisms include Role-Based Access Control, Transparent Data Encryption, and Oracle Database Vault, which prevents unauthorized access by privileged users. Additionally, it provides security for cloud environments and disaster recovery, ensuring robust protection across various levels.

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Oracle Database Security

Oracle Database offers comprehensive security features including user authentication, access control, data encryption, and auditing to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance. Key mechanisms include Role-Based Access Control, Transparent Data Encryption, and Oracle Database Vault, which prevents unauthorized access by privileged users. Additionally, it provides security for cloud environments and disaster recovery, ensuring robust protection across various levels.

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Oracle Database Security Features

Oracle Database provides robust security mechanisms to protect sensitive data,


prevent unauthorized access, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Here
are the key security features:

1. Authentication & Access Control


User Authentication
Supports password-based authentication, Kerberos, LDAP, and Active Directory
integration.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for enhanced security.
Database Proxy Authentication for applications that manage users externally.
Access Control & Privileges
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Users can be assigned roles with specific
privileges.
Least Privilege Principle: Ensures users have only necessary access.
Fine-Grained Access Control (FGAC): Limits access to specific rows/columns based on
user roles.
2. Data Encryption & Masking
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
Encrypts data at rest in tablespaces and individual columns.
Protects data files even if they are stolen.
Network Encryption
Uses SSL/TLS and Native Network Encryption to secure data transmission.
Prevents man-in-the-middle attacks.
Data Redaction & Masking
Data Redaction: Hides sensitive data dynamically in query results.
Data Masking: Replaces real data with fictitious data for non-production
environments.
3. Auditing & Monitoring
Unified Auditing
Logs all database activities, including login attempts, data modifications, and
privilege changes.
Centralized auditing across all components.
Database Firewall & SQL Injection Prevention
Oracle Database Firewall detects and blocks SQL injection attacks.
SQL Injection Protection through input validation and parameterized queries.
Fine-Grained Auditing (FGA)
Tracks access to specific data by particular users.
Generates alerts when unauthorized access is detected.
4. Oracle Database Vault
Prevents DBAs and privileged users from accessing sensitive data.
Implements separation of duties to reduce insider threats.
Enforces strong security policies for compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
5. Backup & Disaster Recovery Security
Oracle Secure Backup encrypts database backups.
RMAN (Recovery Manager) supports password-protected backups.
Data Guard ensures secure failover and disaster recovery.
6. Security for Cloud & Multitenant Databases
Oracle Autonomous Database has built-in self-patching and security updates.
Security for Multitenant Architecture isolates tenant data in multi-user
environments.
Database Security Assessment Tool (DBSAT) identifies vulnerabilities and recommends
security improvements.
Conclusion
Oracle Database provides end-to-end security, ensuring protection at multiple
levels: authentication, access control, encryption, monitoring, and compliance.

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