Oracle Database Security: Preventive Controls

• An understanding of Oracle database administration
• Basic knowledge of security concepts (authentication, authorization)
• Familiarity with SQL and Oracle roles/privileges

Audience

• Oracle database administrators
• Security engineers working with Oracle environments
• Compliance and governance professionals in data-sensitive sectors

Oracle Database Security is a suite of technologies and best practices designed to prevent unauthorized access, enforce compliance, and protect sensitive data in Oracle environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level Oracle administrators and security professionals who wish to implement preventive controls for securing Oracle databases against internal and external threats.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply authentication, authorization, and privilege management mechanisms.
• Harden Oracle installations using industry-standard practices.
• Configure data masking, encryption, and database firewall options.
• Implement policies for access control and regulatory compliance.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of Oracle security tools and configurations.
• Guided exercises focused on security policy enforcement and access control.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your security policies and Oracle deployment, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Oracle Security

• Security challenges in enterprise databases
• Oracle’s layered security architecture
• Security features across Oracle versions

User Authentication and Access Control

• Managing users, roles, and privileges
• Password policies and strong authentication
• Integration with LDAP and external identity providers

Oracle Database Vault and Privilege Control

• Using Database Vault for separation of duties
• Command rule enforcement and realm definitions
• Privileged user control and containment

Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)

• Column- and tablespace-level encryption
• Key management with Oracle Wallet or OCI Vault
• Best practices for encrypted backups and transport

Data Redaction and Masking

• Conditional data redaction based on roles or policies
• Static vs dynamic data masking techniques
• Integration with testing and analytics environments

Oracle Database Firewall and Network Security

• Overview of Oracle Database Firewall
• Securing SQL traffic with SSL and ACLs
• Network-based intrusion detection for DB activity

Hardening Oracle Installations

• Disabling unused features and ports
• Auditing patch levels and user activities
• Reducing attack surface with minimal configurations

Summary and Next Steps