Oracle Database Vault
An Oracle security feature that adds realms, command rules, and separation-of-duty controls around sensitive database objects and administrative actions.
Technical Context
The important distinction is that powerful database privileges do not automatically imply unrestricted access to protected application data. Vault is useful when administrative capability, application ownership, and data-access authority must be separated and audited.
Related Concepts
- least privilege
- separation of duties
- Oracle
- audit