Thales has launched a guide to an encryption strategy for database security.
As corporate networks become increasingly open to the outside to accommodate suppliers, customers and partners, network perimeter security is no longer sufficient to protect data. Infosec industry people have recommended a โdefence in depthโ approach by adding layers of security around data. With the network regarded as inherently insecure, encrypting the data itself is the best option, often cited as the โlast line of defenceโ. <br><br>Yet many companies continue to shy away from database encryption due to the perceived challenges associated with such a project. In particular, organisations worry about key management in terms of losing or compromising encryption keys. Against this backdrop, Thales is launching its Guide to database security which provides advice on best practice database encryption and how to implement a successful key management strategy. <br><br>According to Christian Kirsch, Product Marketing Manager at Thales: โFor many organisations, databases are a treasure trove of sensitive information containing data ranging from customersโ personal details and confidential competitive information to intellectual property. Lost or stolen data, especially customer data, can result in brand damage, competitive disadvantage and serious fines. In high-profile cases, compromised data can present organisations with long-term customer acquisition and retention difficulties. <br><br>โModern approaches to database encryption, such as the Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) architecture introduced by Oracle and Microsoft, are making it easier for organisations to deploy database encryption because TDE does not require any changes to database applications. As data breaches become more commonplace, organisations must increasingly go beyond whatโs required of them by industry regulation and implement comprehensive database security strategies based on end-to-end encryption in order to effectively protect sensitive data and avoid the consequences of serious data losses.โ
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