What is Oracle Data Safe (DS) in action

Oracle Data Safe in action

1. Unlocking Security & Compliance with Oracle Data Safe
Alireza Kamrani
In today’s data-driven enterprises, sensitive information is everywhere—customer records, financial
transactions, intellectual property. Protecting this data while ensuring compliance with regulations
has become one of the biggest challenges for IT teams.
For organizations running on Oracle Database, Oracle offers a powerful security solution: Oracle
Data Safe.
What is Oracle Data Safe?
Oracle Data Safe is a unified cloud service designed to help DBAs, security teams, and compliance
officers secure Oracle databases, whether they are deployed on Oracle Cloud, Autonomous
Database, or even on-premises (with hybrid connectivity).
Oracle Data Safe empowers organizations to understand data sensitivity, evaluate data risks, mask
sensitive data, implement and monitor security controls, assess user security, monitor user activity,
and manage Oracle Database 23ai SQL Firewall—all in a single, unified console.
These capabilities help to manage the day-to-day security and compliance requirements of Oracle

2. Databases, both on-premises and in the cloud.
It provides an integrated platform for:
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User and Privilege Assessment – Identify high-risk users, excessive privileges, and potential
insider threats.
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Security Configuration Assessment – Compare database configurations against Oracle and
industry best practices.
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Activity Auditing – Centralize and analyze audit data to detect unusual or suspicious activity.
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Data Discovery & Classification – Find and classify sensitive data (e.g., PII, PCI, HIPAA) across
schemas.
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Data Masking & Subsetting – Mask sensitive data in non-production environments to reduce
risk while enabling development and testing.
Why It Matters
Traditional database environments often rely on separate tools for auditing, masking, and
compliance. Data Safe consolidates these into a single, cloud-native service, making it easier to:
Reduce the risk of data breaches
Meet compliance requirements (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc.)
Improve operational efficiency for DBAs and security teams
Where Does It Fit?
If you’re running:
•Autonomous Database – Data Safe is included by default.
•Oracle Cloud Database Services – Available as an integrated service.
•On-Premises Databases – With secure connectivity, you can extend Data Safe to
hybrid environments.
This means whether you’re cloud-first or still primarily on-premises, Data Safe can be a
valuable layer of security.

3. Final Thought
In an era where data breaches can cost millions and destroy reputations, proactive database
security isn’t optional—it’s a necessity.
Oracle Data Safe brings together the essential capabilities needed to classify, protect, audit, and
monitor your data—without requiring multiple third-party tools or complex integrations.
If you’re looking to strengthen your organization’s data governance and security posture, Oracle
Data Safe is worth exploring.