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Implementing Oracle 11g data guard and data guard protection modes
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Understanding the Oracle user provisioning process
This chapter describes the various sophistication levels of the user provisioning process, including discretionary account provisioning, self-service provisioning, workflow-based provisioning and more. Feature
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The Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) deployment model
Read about the Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) deployment model and its multiple tiers, which include the client tier, web tier, business logic tier and data tier. Feature
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Using Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) connectors and integration
Learn how to use the Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) integration platform, including the OIM connectors such as prebuilt connectors and generic technology connectors , and provisioning and reconciliation integrations. Feature
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How to use Oracle Identity Manager for user provisioning
Read about how Oracle Identity Manager is used for the user provisioning process, including enabling simpler administration, reduced risk and easier integration. Feature
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Oracle database security guide
Keeping data and systems secure is a must for any Oracle DBA. Beyond patching known security flaws, there is a great deal a DBA can do to protect Oracle DBMSs and applications from security breaches, both from inside and outside your organization. Th... Learning Guide
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Even pros struggle with Oracle security
An Oracle executive says the company's upcoming grid computing products won't increase customers' security headaches, but it became obvious during a panel discussion at OracleWorld that users are still troubled by today's unsolved security scourges. Special Event
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Security pro: Find and secure sensitive Oracle database data
Jonathan Intner, solutions architect for data security company Vormetric, talks about what makes sensitive data sensitive, encryption key management and finding sensitive data in surprising places in this Q&A. News | 07 Dec 2011
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Oracle issues patch update with 66 fixes
Oracle released a patch update with 66 fixes on Tuesday, aimed at vulnerabilities on multiple Oracle products including Oracle Database, E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft and Fusion Middleware. News | 17 Jan 2011
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Are Oracle DBA jobs at educational institutions the right fit for you?
Read about the pros and cons of working as an Oracle DBA or developer at a college or university, and how salaries, benefits, culture and responsibilities compare to Oracle DBA jobs in other industries. News | 28 Dec 2010
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Oracle helps solve unique database security issues at Robert Morris U.
When Robert Morris University began developing a security plan, they used Oracle to help them with unique database security issues such as threats from insiders, students and hackers. News | 22 Sep 2010
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The top Oracle advice from the experts in 2009
Read this year’s Top 10 list of Oracle advice on Oracle security, licensing, databases and more from the SearchOracle.com experts. News | 17 Dec 2009
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Database security strategies need to grow up in 2010
Database security strategies need to be revamped and reinforced to defend against increasingly sophisticated attacks on data stores, according to experts. News | 17 Dec 2009
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Preventing internal Oracle database security threats
With internal database security threats on the rise, the very viability of your company may be at risk. Here are some best practices for blunting internal attacks. Article | 15 Dec 2009
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Oracle delivers database fixes in Critical Patch Update
Oracle has shipped 38 database fixes affecting 21 products in its most recent Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU), including three critical security patches for its core database. Article | 22 Oct 2009
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Oracle's summer update fixes 65 flaws
Updated: The database giant released 250 patches covering myriad platforms such as Application Server, PeopleSoft and JD Edwards. But roughly 10 patches are on hold while quality issues are addressed. Article | 03 Jul 2009
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Oracle extends Audit Vault third-party database compatibility
Oracle's database auditing tool, Audit Vault, can now collect data from two more non-Oracle databases, IBM's DB2 and Sybase's Adaptive Server. Article | 29 Jan 2009
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Oracle Fusion Middleware evolves its mobile development platform
Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) Mobile has improved, but the company should focus more on mobile security, a big consumer concern. Tip
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Three trends in Oracle identity and access management
Moving toward a service-centric focus is one of three important IAM trends, according to one consultant. Tip
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Oracle password best practices
Passwords are a critical component of your Oracle security infrastructure.This chapter focuses on establishing a system that ensures that all your passwords are difficult to guess, then configuring protections to thwart password-guessing attacks agai... Tip
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Five ways to prepare for a SOX audit
DBAs, prepare for the inevitable Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit with these five best practices for compliancy. Tip
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Mike Ault's Oracle "good practices": System security
Mike Ault provides "good practices" for Oracle system security, including tips for auditing, passwords and roles. Tip
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Mike Ault's Oracle "good practices": Backup, failover and disaster recovery
Mike Ault provides "good practices" for your Oracle backup, failover and disaster recovery strategy, including using a hot site, RMAN and mirroring. Tip
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Mike Ault's Oracle "good practices": Performance management and tuning
Mike Ault offers "good practices" for Oracle performance management and tuning, including implementing proactive database monitoring, building in alert mechanisms and more. Tip
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Mike Ault's Oracle "good practices"
In this six-part tip, Mike Ault offers Oracle "good practices" in categories including the Oracle environment; backup, failover and disaster recovery; system security; design; coding; and performance management and tuning. Tip
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Cryptography in the database: The last line of defense
This excerpt from the new book by Kevin Keenan introduces the three types of data cryptography. Tip
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Defense tactics for SQL injection attacks
The rate of application intrusions continues to rise, and many result from SQL injection attacks. Fortunately, SQL injection holes are relatively simple to defend against. Tip
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Object privileges in Oracle database security
A reader asks a question about the GRANT OPTION as it relates to object privileges in Oracle database security. Answer
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How fingerprint scanning works with Oracle 9i security
Interested in using fingerprint scanning in Oracle 9i? Learn about Oracle 9i security and how it works with a biometric scanner in this tip from Oracle security expert Brian Fedorko. Answer
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How to enable remote Oracle OS authentication with OS_AUTHENT_PREFIX
Oracle expert Brian Fedorko explains how to enable remote Oracle OS authentication in Windows and Linux, including why you might receive the ORA-010145 error when trying to have an Oracle user identified externally. Ask the Expert
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How to use DBMS_CRYPTO package for Oracle password encryption/hashing
Oracle security expert Brian Fedorko explains how to perform Oracle password encryption and Oracle password hashing with the DBMS_CRYPTO package in this tip. Ask the Expert
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How to decrypt an Oracle password using John the Ripper and checkpwd
Learn how to decrypt an Oracle password with Oracle password crackers like John the Ripper and checkpwd in this tip from an Oracle security expert. Ask the Expert
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How to use the CREATE SESSION command to track Oracle database logins
Oracle security expert Brian Peasland explains how to use the CREATE SESSION command in an Oracle audit table to track Oracle user database logins. Ask the Expert
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How to troubleshoot Oracle critical patch updates using OPatch
Read this expert tip on how to troubleshoot Oracle critical patch updates and protect your Oracle data with Oracle Enterprise Manager, OPatch and Oracle Grid Control. Ask the Expert
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Can I automate Oracle patching when installing Oracle Standard Edition?
Read about whether it's possible to automate patching in Oracle with Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control when installing Oracle Standard Edition. Ask the Expert
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Is it possible to automate Oracle CPUs for a DoD project?
Oracle security expert Brian Fedorko explains the best way to apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPUs) when working on a DoD project and using remote databases. Ask the Expert
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Three steps to help improve Oracle database security
Oracle security expert Brian Fedorko reveals the three most important steps to take to improve your Oracle database security posture. Ask the Expert
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Forrester outlines database security trends in 2009
Noel Yuhanna of Forrester Research discusses Forrester's new database security report, which reveals recent trends in database security, Oracle's security offerings, the role of the database security analyst and more. Podcasts
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Security pro: Find and secure sensitive Oracle database data
Jonathan Intner, solutions architect for data security company Vormetric, talks about what makes sensitive data sensitive, encryption key management and finding sensitive data in surprising places in this Q&A. News
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Oracle Fusion Middleware evolves its mobile development platform
Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) Mobile has improved, but the company should focus more on mobile security, a big consumer concern. Tip
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Three trends in Oracle identity and access management
Moving toward a service-centric focus is one of three important IAM trends, according to one consultant. Tip
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Object privileges in Oracle database security
A reader asks a question about the GRANT OPTION as it relates to object privileges in Oracle database security. Answer
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Oracle issues patch update with 66 fixes
Oracle released a patch update with 66 fixes on Tuesday, aimed at vulnerabilities on multiple Oracle products including Oracle Database, E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft and Fusion Middleware. News
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Are Oracle DBA jobs at educational institutions the right fit for you?
Read about the pros and cons of working as an Oracle DBA or developer at a college or university, and how salaries, benefits, culture and responsibilities compare to Oracle DBA jobs in other industries. News
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Oracle helps solve unique database security issues at Robert Morris U.
When Robert Morris University began developing a security plan, they used Oracle to help them with unique database security issues such as threats from insiders, students and hackers. News
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Implementing Oracle 11g data guard and data guard protection modes
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How fingerprint scanning works with Oracle 9i security
Interested in using fingerprint scanning in Oracle 9i? Learn about Oracle 9i security and how it works with a biometric scanner in this tip from Oracle security expert Brian Fedorko. Answer
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Understanding the Oracle user provisioning process
This chapter describes the various sophistication levels of the user provisioning process, including discretionary account provisioning, self-service provisioning, workflow-based provisioning and more. Feature
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About Oracle database security
Learn more about the importance of keeping your Oracle databases and applications secure and how you can use Oracle products such as Data Vault, Audit Vault, Secure Backup and more to maximize Oracle security.