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Thales Hardware Security Modules Now Available For Oracle Database 11g Release 2
Thales interoperability delivers FIPS-validated key storage
September 15, 2009
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PRESS RELEASE
Thales, leader in information systems and communications security, announces that its hardware security modules (HSMs) integrate with the recently announced Oracle' Database 11g Release 2. Oracle customers selecting Thales HSMs from the nCipher product line will benefit from additional security features including centralized encryption key management and FIPS-validated key storage.
"Organizations rely on Oracle Database 11g to safeguard valuable information, help address regulatory requirements and mitigate risks," says Vipin Samar, Vice President at Oracle. "Oracle Database 11g Release 2 and Oracle Advanced Security include numerous enhancements that optimize performance and ease deployment with hardware key management systems such as Thales's nCipher product line."
"Every Oracle database customer we speak to has security as a top-of-mind issue and increasingly they are adopting encryption as industry best practice for protecting data-at-rest," says Franck Greverie, Vice President, Managing Director for the information systems security activities of Thales. "Integration with Thales HSMs allows joint customers to benefit from high assurance encryption key management and provides organizations using Oracle Database 11g Release 2 additional security features to help meet ever-evolving data threats and compliance mandates."
Thales is a recognized industry leader among security-conscious organizations and delivers a layer of security technology that easily integrates with Oracle Advanced Security. Thales-powered Oracle Database 11g solutions are applicable to a number of end user scenarios, including:
FIPS-compliant environments. Public entities such as government departments deploy encryption and key management as part of internal security policies, and FIPS compliance is a requirement for these solutions. Thales HSMs are validated to FIPS 140-2 Level 3 and help protect personally identifiable information within public sector organizations.
High-security online environments. To prevent unauthorized access and modifications to sensitive data, financial institutions deploy encryption and key management solutions as part of their online banking infrastructures. Thales HSMs protect encryption keys for data at rest and SSL-based network encryption for data in motion.
Compliance mandates. Secure key management and encryption are the most challenging parts of data protection and compliance. The use of an HSM as a trusted platform within which keys can be securely created, used, managed and stored helps comply with these mandates. Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) also fully supported by Thales HSMs for both column and tablespace encryption. As critical policy enforcement points, HSMs can be used to establish strong authentication rules for administrators and dual control mechanisms for establishing shared responsibilities.
Data Center Scalability. Thales provides a seamless solution, with one set of load-balanced HSMs, to manage all the encryption keys. Today's announcement is the latest example of Thales's long-term relationship with Oracle. Thales is a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork. The two companies are collaborating closely to offer customers the very latest technologies for securing mission-critical information in ways that are seamless with enterprise operations.
About the Oracle PartnerNetwork Oracle PartnerNetwork is a global business network of more than 20,000 companies who deliver innovative software solutions based on Oracle software. Through access to Oracle's premier products, education, technical services, marketing and sales support, the Oracle PartnerNetwork program provides partners with the resources they need to be successful in today's global economy. Oracle partners are able to offer their customers leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle's position as the world's largest enterprise software company. Partners who are able to demonstrate superior product knowledge, technical expertise and a commitment to doing business with Oracle qualify for the Certified Partner levels.
http://oraclepartnernetwork.oracle.com
Notes to editor Thales is one of the world leaders in the provision of Information and Communication Systems Security solutions for government, defence, critical infrastructure operators, enterprises and the finance industry. Thales's unique position in the market is due to its end-to-end security offering spanning the entire value chain in the security domain. The comprehensive offering includes architecture design, security and encryption product development, evaluation and certification preparation and through-life management services.
Thales has forty years of unrivalled track record in protecting information from Sensitive But Unclassified up to Top Secret and a comprehensive portfolio of security products and services, which includes network security products, application security products and secured telephony products.
About Thales Thales is a global technology leader for the Aerospace, Space, Defence, Security and Transportation markets. In 2008, the company generated revenues of 12.7 billion euros with 68,000 employees in 50 countries. With its 25,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers as local partners. www.thalesgroup.com
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