Is Your Database Breaking the Law?

A slew of new regulations passed over the last fewsmall databases become problematic as the data
years mean that many companies can't afford the dogrows exponentially. By the time your company sees
their database administration internally. Oraclea problem, it might be too late.
database consulting is essential to ensure yourOutsources remote Oracle database administration
systems meet or exceed current governmentensures your database is well organized and efficient
requirements.so you won't have to deal with the consequences of
The New Age Of Data Lawslosing client data. Regular monitoring can catch and
Regulations such as HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley havecorrect problems before they become devastating
put significant demands on companies who will now becrises. You have the peace of mind of knowing you
held accountable if their data is not secure. Informationare using a robust and fast database that will keep
is a valuable commodity and a company that does notyour information safe.
observe strict privacy and security requirements canData Security
be subject to significant legal and civil penalties. GoodOne worry companies have about DBA outsourcing is
intentions are no excuse. If your database is notthe potential for reduced security. This is a valid
secure, your company is in trouble.concern and one that should be examined carefully
It's difficult for organizations to keep track of thewhen choosing an Oracle remote database
dizzying array of requirements as well as theadministration consulting firm.
ever-changing information technology that threatens orYou should not have to compromise the security of
protects databases. Companies need dedicatedyour system to let in the remote administrator. An
database administrators and yet many can afford toattacker can access any holes in your firewall or
hire one full time, or can't hire the senior level databaseaccess protocols. Most companies require an
administrator who can best care for their database.administrator who has only limited, read-only access to
This is why outsourcing the Oracle databasetheir system. For organizations that require a more
administration to a company providing remotehands-on approach, a VPN connection should be
database administration is a choice growing inrequired for access.
popularity even for medium and large businesses.Consider other lines of communication as well as the
Data Lossdatabase access. For example, if your remote
An inefficient database is slow and frustrating to use,administrator is going to be sending or receiving critical
leading to reduced productivity. However that is not theinformation through un-encrypted email, you have just
greatest threat. A poorly designed database is proneopened a huge security hole. Only encrypted
to corruption and data loss. Even if the database iscommunication should be permitted.
backed up, if the corruption is already present inYour business data is too important to trust to
backups the tables may not be salvageable.amateurs. Hire the experienced Oracle remote
This is a common problem with databases that havedatabase consulting professionals your company
grown over time. Slapdash techniques that work onneeds and your clients deserve.