Synopsis
This text teaches readers the why and how of implementing security plans in an Oracle environment. It proceeds logically through the necessary steps, which include: understanding Oracle's security architecture and implementing a plan; securing and interacting with OS's - Windows NT/2000, UNIX, and Linux; securing the database - with concrete examples; securing the network - with coverage of Web site and Oracle Portal security; and protecting against hackers, auditing and troubleshooting. Supplemental information including a glossary of terms, security risk assessment review, a hands-on tutorial to securing a server, and new security features for Oracle9i is also included.
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About the Author
Marlene Theriault (Vienna, VA) has been an Oracle DBA for more than 18 years and has been published in several magazines and conference proceedings throughout the world. She has authored or co-authored several books including Oracle DBA 101, Oracle8i DBA Handbook, and Oracle8i Networking 101. Aaron Newman (Atlanta, GA) currently manages the development of database security solutions at Internet Security Systems, Inc., the world's leading provider of security management systems. He has developed security software not only for Oracle but also for Sybase, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows NT, and Unix. Newman's software has received awards such as the 1999 Editor's Choice Award from Windows NT Magazine. Prior to working for ISS, Newman was President and founder of DbSecure, the company that pioneered the database security assessment market. He has presented database security talks around the country at various security conferences and local user groups and has authored white papers on database security. Steve Vandivler (McLean, VA) has over seventeen years experience in managing projects and contracts with the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and commercially. He is President of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Oracle Professionals in the Washington, DC area and is well known in the Oracle User Group Community.
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Develop and Execute a Fail-Safe Security Plan for Your Oracle System
Opening mission-critical systems to partners and customers over the Internet poses new challenges to traditional measures of enterprise security. Oracle Security Handbook presents tested techniques and proven strategies for securing an Oracle environment from the operating system to the database to the network. You'll get step-by-step details on developing a rock-solid security plan and concrete examples of how to implement security using Oracle's built-in tools. The book also explains how to hacker-proof, audit, and troubleshoot your entire system. Officially endorsed by Oracle Corporation, this expert resource even delves into the details of Oracles own security implementations.
-Determine database vulnerability and the necessary steps to protect your system against attacks
-Implement operating-system security measures for UNIX and Microsoft Windows NT/2000
-Integrate authentication of database accounts with operating-system security
-Take advantage of the various password management features available in the Oracle database
-Use and control system and object privileges, roles, and views
-Implement location transparency using database links for server-to-server connections
-Design and implement secure applications using Virtual Private Database (VPD) and Oracle Label Security options
-Ensure data security over a network using the Oracle Advanced Security tool
-Construct a sound firewall to maintain network integrity
-Configure security into an Oracle9i Application Server Portal system
-Hacker-proof your system by anticipating an attacker's methods
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