As a Database Administrator for a major e-commerce company, maintaining the utmost security and privacy standards for our databases is a critical part of my role. I have implemented various security measures to ensure our customer and transaction data are tightly safeguarded.
One key initiative I led was the introduction of Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) in our SQL Server infrastructure, which greatly reduced the threat of unauthorized access. I also enforced strict database access controls, including role-based access restrictions and compulsory strong password policies. Using Oracle Database Vault, we further isolated sensitive data and implemented multifactor authentication protocols. Moreover, we have a robust backup strategy in place and run regular vulnerability assessments and fix found issues promptly.
These changes significantly hardened our database security, reduced vulnerabilities, and increased the trust of our clients and stakeholders in our ability to safely manage their data.