Authored by database security expert Ron Ben Natan, Ph.D., "HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g" (CRC Press) is the definitive 454-page guide for both security pros and DBAs. Chapter 2, presented here, covers topics central to hardening the database. 

CodePro AnalytiX provides you with the metrics you need to incorporate self-improvement and optimization into the software process. Thus, CodePro AnalytiX is a full set of tools to support your organization in its quest for sustainable high levels of software quality, security and productivity 

Read this paper to learn about a new approach to compliance that seeks to move beyond the short-term goal of passing an audit and to incorporate compliance into an organization's operations in a more proactive sense utilizing the Capability Maturity Model. 

The retail giant Tesco has aggressive plans for global growth and has expanded its international presence significantly, including penetration of the huge US market. A key element in its expansion plan is its common operating model, which called for crucial mainframe applications to be modernized to run on standardized platforms worldwide. 

McAfee PCI Pro provides a comprehensive file integrity monitoring (FIM), audit trail and network configuration audit solution designed to help merchants and service providers quickly, easily and cost-effectively meet the following requirements of v 1.2 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). 

Safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) and remaining in compliance with government regulations is a difficult challenge made easier with database tools from Embarcadero Technologies. 

This video describes how organizations can effectively interpret particular requirements from regulations such as HIPAA and PCI and implications these interpretations have on compliance activities, administration, and auditors. 

Check out this case study to learn how Vesta implemented Tripwire® Enterprise to continuously monitor IT infrastructure for all unauthorized change, which helps maintain known, trusted, and compliant system environments and ensure audit requirements are met. 

ArcSight Logger is a turnkey appliance for collection, efficient storage, and high-performance search and reporting of all enterprise log data. Read this paper to learn more details. 

This quick demo gives you a great overview of the look and feel of BSD Group’s Oracle Extension for Rational Performance Tester, its features, and its capabilities. This plug-in will help you capture, record and playback transactions using Oracle NCA technology. View the demo now to learn more about increasing application visibility during testing. 

The CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) is in the process of updating their standards and suggested practices. They are going to be more strict with medical device developers. The purpose of this paper is to present the medical device developer guidelines for complying with the "suggestions" of the CDRH. 

In this podcast featuring expert Adrian Lane, learn how to improve database security quickly. Get tips on key points such as conducting a data inventory, developing a security plan, creating an audit trail and prioritizing risks.