Audit Vault and Database Firewall

Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall (AVDF) audits databases and monitors network-based activities to help manage the security posture of Oracle and non-Oracle databases, hosted in the cloud or on-premises.

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Audit Vault & Database Firewall Documentation

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New release: Introducing Audit Vault and Database Firewall 20.13

AVDF 20.13 is a feature-packed release that focuses on usability and expanding enterprise support. It includes the ability to monitor local/bequeath traffic with the local agent, deployment of AVDF on AWS cloud, self-auditing, and the ability to monitor activities of Oracle Database 23ai targets.

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Audit Vault and Database Firewall overview video

Learn how AVDF works to monitor, detect, and block unauthorized access to sensitive data. Understand the top use cases and why organizations choose AVDF for database security.

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Five reasons to upgrade to Audit Vault and Database Firewall (AVDF) 20

Expanded platform coverage and an enhanced user interface are just two reasons to upgrade. Check out the rest of the blog to find out what you might be missing.

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2025 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Data Security Platforms

Discover why KuppingerCole recognized Oracle as a Leader in database security.

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Benefits of Audit Vault and Database Firewall

Analyze and report

Analyze and report on user activities to help detect attacks and meet compliance requirements.
Manage the security posture

Manage the security posture of Oracle Databases, providing visibility into security configuration, user entitlements, stored procedures, and the types of sensitive data.
Monitor Oracle and non-Oracle databases

Monitor Oracle and non-Oracle databases, operating systems, and directories, whether they are in the cloud or on-premises.

Introducing database security posture management (DSPM) with Audit Vault and Database Firewall. If you like DBSAT, you will love DSPM.

Enforce corporate security policies

Database security posture management

Assess the Oracle Database fleet with centralized and summarized risk findings to help prioritize and guide immediate action on potential risks.
Database auditing and monitoring

Implement database auditing and activity monitoring, including tracking privileged user access to sensitive data.
Trusted path access for applications

Ensure that only authorized applications can access databases. Actively halt unauthorized access.
Log or block SQL injection attempts

By using the external multistage Database Firewall or the new Oracle Database 23ai SQL Firewall, you have the capability to log and block suspicious statements.

Accelerate regulatory compliance

Streamlined compliance reporting

Leverage out-of-the-box compliance reports for GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and more to satisfy auditors.
Forensic analysis of security events

Use predefined or customized SQL filters to analyze audit records and network logs to identify suspicious activities.