Oracle Database

In 2012, details of a vulnerability in the Oracle Database listener were published that allows an attacker to register with the database listener and to intercept and modify TNS network traffic between the client and database server. This “TNS...

Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 11i and 12.0 security patches and other security improvements are no longer being provided by Oracle since these products are now under Sustaining Support. After January 2016 for 11i and October 2015 for 12.0, Critical...

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...

Encrypting data is a useful tool to protect sensitive data be it at rest, in motion, or in use. For an Oracle Database, encryption may be done at the storage, application, network, and backup layers. Therefore, implementing database encryption can...

Oracle databases are a target of cyber attacks by hackers looking to obtain sensitive data such as credit card numbers and personally identifiable information used in identify theft. Even though databases are not externally accessible, they are...

Oracle Databases are a target of cyber attacks by hackers looking to obtain sensitive data such as credit card numbers and personally identifiable information used in identify theft. Even though databases are not externally accessible, they are...

Oracle is aggressive in desupporting products - most product versions are desupported within 18 months of release except for terminal releases. Oracle Database 11.2.0.3 and Oracle E-Business Suite versions 11.5.x and 12.0.x will be desupported by...