Insight 11.2
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) provides a vendor-neutral framework for securing Oracle databases. It categorizes recommendations into 'Level 1' (security basics without performance impact) and 'Level 2' (high security). A central aspect is the 'Principle of Least Privilege' – users receive only the minimum necessary permissions.
The framework mandates the deactivation of unused default features and accounts to minimize the attack surface. Another focus is audit logging: critical actions must be recorded seamlessly and in a tamper-proof manner. Encryption of data (Transparent Data Encryption) and connections (Native Network Encryption) is essential. Regular patch management (Critical Patch Updates) is defined as a critical measure against known vulnerabilities. Password policies in the CIS standard are strict: complexity, rotation cycles, and protection against brute-force attacks. Additional controls concern the configuration of the operating system and the Oracle Listener (Net Services Security). Compliance tools can automatically scan the database against the CIS benchmark and report any deviations.
In summary: The CIS framework transforms a standard installation into a hardened, production-ready security environment.
Oracle & CIS
The CIS Oracle Database Benchmark: The gold standard for database hardening.
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) provides a vendor-neutral framework for securing Oracle databases. It categorizes recommendations into 'Level 1' (security basics without performance impact) and 'Level 2' (high security). A central aspect is the 'Principle of Least Privilege' – users receive only the minimum necessary permissions.
The framework mandates the deactivation of unused default features and accounts to minimize the attack surface. Another focus is audit logging: critical actions must be recorded seamlessly and in a tamper-proof manner. Encryption of data (Transparent Data Encryption) and connections (Native Network Encryption) is essential. Regular patch management (Critical Patch Updates) is defined as a critical measure against known vulnerabilities. Password policies in the CIS standard are strict: complexity, rotation cycles, and protection against brute-force attacks. Additional controls concern the configuration of the operating system and the Oracle Listener (Net Services Security). Compliance tools can automatically scan the database against the CIS benchmark and report any deviations.
In summary: The CIS framework transforms a standard installation into a hardened, production-ready security environment.