Audit Vault and Database Firewall
Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall (AVDF) audits databases and monitors network-based activities to help manage the security posture of Oracle and non-Oracle databases, hosted in the cloud or on-premises.
AVDF 20.15 release update focuses on the security and stability fixes for AVDF and underlying components used by AVDF.
Learn how AVDF works to monitor, detect, and block unauthorized access to sensitive data. Understand the top use cases and why organizations choose AVDF for database security.
Discover why KuppingerCole recognized Oracle as a Leader in database security.
Audit Vault and Database Firewall has enabled us to meet audit trail compliance requirements set by MCA guidelines via Companies Act, 2013, as detailed in the ICAI Guidance Note. AVDF solution with GoldenGate was finalized for implementation based on the recommendation in Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12: India - Audit Trail Requirements Mandated by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Doc ID 2765751.1).Jeevan V Pandit India Region IT Lead, Oracle Finance & Oracle BI, Cummins
Benefits of Audit Vault and Database Firewall
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Analyze and report
Analyze and report on user activities to help detect attacks and meet compliance requirements.
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Manage the security posture
Manage the security posture of Oracle Databases, providing visibility into security configuration, user entitlements, stored procedures, and the types of sensitive data.
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Monitor Oracle and non-Oracle databases
Monitor Oracle and non-Oracle databases, operating systems, and directories, whether they are in the cloud or on-premises.
Introducing database security posture management (DSPM) with Audit Vault and Database Firewall. If you like DBSAT, you will love DSPM.
Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall use cases
Enforce corporate security policies
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Database security posture management
Assess the Oracle Database fleet with centralized and summarized risk findings to help prioritize and guide immediate action on potential risks.
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Database auditing and monitoring
Implement database auditing and activity monitoring, including tracking privileged user access to sensitive data.
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Trusted path access for applications
Ensure that only authorized applications can access databases. Actively halt unauthorized access.
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Log or block SQL injection attempts
By using the external multistage Database Firewall or the new Oracle Database 23ai SQL Firewall, you have the capability to log and block suspicious statements.
Accelerate regulatory compliance
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Streamlined compliance reporting
Leverage out-of-the-box compliance reports for GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and more to satisfy auditors.
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Forensic analysis of security events
Use predefined or customized SQL filters to analyze audit records and network logs to identify suspicious activities.
Audit Vault and Database Firewall demonstration
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AVDF LiveLabs
Try AVDF with one of our LiveLabs: "Run on Your Tenancy" will provide the lab setup stack and step-by-step instructions to run this workshop on your tenancy or "Run on LiveLabs” will dynamically create resources in an Oracle-owned tenancy for you to use for free.
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AVDF Shorts
Watch short videos about specific AVDF features to understand each new feature and its value proposition.
Additional Audit Vault and Database Firewall resources
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Customer success stories
Get started with Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall
AVDF on LiveLabs
Experience AVDF by configuring your key use cases on LiveLabs.
Download AVDF 20
Review the necessary steps for downloading and installing the AVDF software.
Deploy AVDF 20 in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
AVDF is also available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as the Oracle Cloud Marketplace image to provision AVDF in just a few minutes.
Contact sales
Talk to a team member about Oracle Database security.