Oracle Database Security in the Cloud

From the perspective of a database security consultancy, what security requirements change when you move to the Cloud? Assuming an effective database security program is in place, arguably moving to the Cloud should be an easy transition. Moving to the Cloud requires strengthening several key components of a database security program. This presentation first discusses the security differences for Oracle databases among the IAAS, PAAS, and traditional hosting delivery models. Next, the seven key components of an effective database security program are reviewed, noting what changes when databases are moved to the Cloud. In particular, the presentation focuses on what needs to be in place to effectively manage privileged users and to protect sensitive data when databases are moved to Cloud IAAS or a PAAS delivery models.