McAfee Announces Comprehensive Database Security Solution

McAfee has announced a comprehensive database security solution that protects business-critical databases without impacting performance and availability. McAfee aims to protect data in every state (data in motion, data at rest, and data in use) via access controls, network security, server security, data protection and encryption - all centrally managed to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.

The McAfee solution includes McAfee Vulnerability Manager for Databases which automatically discovers all databases on the network, collects a full inventory of configuration details, determines if the latest patches have been applied and scans for vulnerabilities. It also ensures the server environment, whether physical or virtual, is optimally protected without impact to database throughput via application whitelisting and host intrusion prevention.

To complete the solution, McAfee provides the third layer of defense on the data itself, whether at rest or in use through Data Loss Prevention (DLP) which helps ensure data integrity and utilises policy to prevent improper transmission of critical data. The McAfee Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) not only tracks database changes, but also protects a customer’s most valuable and sensitive data from external threats and malicious insiders with real-time alerts and session termination.

“Data is the lifeblood of every organisation. Any loss, interruption, or breach could mean disaster,” said Stuart McClure, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Risk and Compliance, McAfee. “McAfee is committed to providing our customers with best-in-class database security solutions. We designed a comprehensive security solution to protect even the most dynamic of database environments.”