Database activity monitoring (DAM) automatically collects information on all aspects of a database, including user activity, and is required in many industries for legal compliance. DAM is more extensive than other security measures and can prevent unauthorized access with the addition of database activity monitoring and prevention (DAMP).
Database activity monitoring (DAM) is a program that works closely with a database, often without user input or interaction, and watches the database and any changes that occur. Similar to database auditing, monitoring database activity goes beyond just reporting changes. It is able to differentiate users and show exactly what data users are viewing, and its use is required in many industries. The DAM works in real time and avoids interacting with logs or audit trails.
Large companies and businesses need databases to hold the huge amount of data they accumulate on a daily basis. These records contain sensitive information, so hackers often target them, making database security mandatory. Database activity monitoring is one of the most extensive forms of security. This is because it works automatically to collect information and collects more information than most other security measures.
Lower versions of database security may require an administrator to run the security program. If the administrator knows how to spoof the records, she can steal the data without the security method taking hold. Database Activity Monitor is a real-time program, which means it is constantly running and updating, and collects information about the database without an administrator monitoring it. With this security measure in place, even an unscrupulous administrator will find it difficult to steal information.
The database activity monitor program runs constantly and collects information on almost all aspects of the database. Database auditing only contains data about database changes and some high-level access by administrators or managers. DAM monitors everything that happens to the database, including who is looking at what, the time the data is opened, and many other aspects of a database. The DAM is often used as a record of proving that a malicious attack has occurred if a hacker attempts, or succeeds, to breach the database.
Some industries need to have database activity monitoring to avoid violating legal regulations. These industries include credit card companies, health insurance agencies, and accounting firms. Without DAM, running a business like this is illegal and the company can be sued for unethical practices.
If a business needs additional protection from hackers or unscrupulous employees, it can get database activity monitoring and prevention (DAMP). This extension does the same logging as DAM. What it adds is the ability to prevent access to the database if the conditions are met or if the database believes it is under attack.
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