Oracle Database 12c Security Cookbook by Maja Veselica

Secure your Oracle Database 12c with this valuable Oracle support resource, featuring more than 100 solutions to the challenges of protecting your dataAbout This BookExplore and learn the new security features introduced in Oracle Database 12c, to successfully secure your sensitive dataLearn how to identify which security strategy is right for your needs – and how to apply itEach recipe provides you with a single step-by-step solution, making this book a vital resource, delivering Oracle support in one accessible placeWho This Book Is ForThis book is for DBAs, developers, and architects who are keen to know more about security in Oracle Database 12c. This book is best suited for beginners and intermediate-level database security practitioners. Basic knowledge of Oracle Database is expected, but no prior experience of securing a database is required.What You Will LearnAnalyze application privileges and reduce the attack surfaceReduce the risk of data exposure by using Oracle Data Redaction and Virtual Private DatabaseControl data access and integrity in your organization using the appropriate database feature or optionLearn how to protect your databases against application bypassesAudit user activity using the new auditing architectureRestrict highly privileged users from accessing dataEncrypt data in Oracle DatabaseWork in a real-world environment where a multi-layer security strategy is appliedIn DetailBusinesses around the world are paying much greater attention toward database security than they ever have before. Not only does the current regulatory environment require tight security, particularly when dealing with sensitive and personal data, data is also arguably a companys most valuable asset - why wouldnt you want to protect it in a secure and reliable database? Oracle Database lets you do exactly that. Its why it is one of the worlds leading databases – with a rich portfolio of features to protect data from contemporary vulnerabilities, its the go-to database for many organizations.Oracle Database 12c Security Cookbook helps DBAs, developers, and architects to better understand database security challenges. Let it guide you through the process of implementing appropriate security mechanisms, helping you to ensure you are taking proactive steps to keep your data safe. Featuring solutions for common security problems in the new Oracle Database 12c, with this book you can be confident about securing your database from a range of different threats and problems.Style and approachEach chapter explains the different aspects of security through a series of recipes. Each recipe presents instructions in a step-by-step manner, supported by explanations of the topic.