Configure Oracle Database Vault Realms
Configure Oracle Database Vault Realms to Secure the HR Schema Oracle Database Vault (DV) is a powerful security feature that enables fine-grained access control by enforcing security policies that protect sensitive data. One of the most important components in Database Vault is the Realm , which creates a security boundary around database objects to prevent unauthorized access — even by highly privileged users. In this blog, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process of configuring a Realm to secure the HR schema in an Oracle Database 19c environment. You’ll learn how to: Create a Realm Add objects to it Restrict access Enable auditing for security tracking What is a Realm? A Realm in Oracle Database Vault defines a logical security boundary around one or more database objects. Once a Realm is in place, no one — not even privileged users like DBAs — can access the protected objects without being explicitly authorized. Realms are ideal for: Securing sensitive ap...