Oracle Data Safe Enhances Cloud Database Security with New Features

Oracle is reinforcing its commitment to cloud database security with recent updates to its Oracle Data Safe service. This fully-integrated cloud solution is specifically engineered to protect sensitive and regulated data residing in Oracle Cloud databases, offering a holistic approach to data security management. The service provides a complete and integrated set of features that address critical aspects of database protection, from initial assessment to ongoing monitoring and threat mitigation. Key features within Oracle Data Safe include comprehensive Security Assessment capabilities, allowing administrators to evaluate the security posture of their databases and identify potential vulnerabilities. User Assessment tools help in understanding user privileges and activities, while Data Discovery assists in locating sensitive information across the database. For compliance and privacy, Data Masking features enable the obfuscation of sensitive data in non-production environments. Furthermore, the service incorporates robust Activity Auditing to track and report on database operations, ensuring accountability and aiding in forensic analysis. Security Policies can be defined and enforced to maintain compliance and control access. A notable feature is the SQL Firewall, which helps protect databases from SQL injection attacks and other malicious activities by monitoring and blocking unauthorized SQL statements. These combined features empower organizations to proactively manage their cloud database security, respond to threats, and adhere to regulatory requirements within the Oracle Cloud ecosystem.