Chapter 7. Beyond Privileges: Oracle Database Vault

In this chapter we will cover:

  • Creating and using Oracle Database Vault realms
  • Creating and using Oracle Vault command rules
  • Creating and using Oracle Database Vault rulesets
  • Creating and using Oracle Database Vault factors
  • Creating and using Oracle Database Vault reports

Introduction

Oracle Database Vault can be described as a security framework developed primarily for the purpose of implementing fine-grained access control to objects. Oracle Database Vault functionality provides additional capabilities to restrict access to sensitive data and can apply controls that are not currently available with the traditional privilege model.

By using Oracle Database Vault, practically every database object can ...

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