How to Configure Oracle Database Vault on an Oracle 19c CDB
Why Oracle Database Vault? In a traditional Oracle database, users with powerful privileges such as SYS or DBA can access sensitive application data. While these privileges are required for database administration, they can also pose security and compliance risks. Oracle Database Vault addresses this by enforcing separation of duties and restricting access to sensitive data, even for privileged users. Common use cases include: Protecting HR employee records Securing Finance and payroll data Meeting compliance requirements such as SOX, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA Restricting privileged users from accessing application data Step 1. Verify Current Database Vault and Oracle Label Security Status Start the database. SQL> STARTUP ORACLE instance started. Total System Global Area 1560278096 bytes Fixed Size 9135184 bytes Variable Size 385875968 bytes Database Buffers 1157627904 bytes Redo Buffers 7639040 bytes Database mounted. Database opened. Connect to the CDB root. SQL> SHOW CON_NAME CON_NAME CDB$ROOT Verify whether Database Vault is enabled. SQL> SELECT value FROM v$option WHERE parameter = ‘Oracle Database Vault’; VALUE—– FALSE Verify whether Oracle Label Security is enabled. SQL> SELECT value FROM v$option WHERE parameter = ‘Oracle Label Security’; VALUE—–FALSE…
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