Chapter 1

Oracle Security: The Big Picture

Introduction

A senior database manager at one of the worlds largest banks once told me that the best way to secure Oracle is to unplug it from the wall…and he is probably right. In fact, this holds true for nearly every networked application. Unfortunately, for many of us turning off the database is not an option; we must find another way to secure our systems. New technologies and services drive revenue for businesses, particularly those that provide ...

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