Table of Contents

Controlling System Security

Security Options: General Considerations

Security Option Values Set Automatically by Other Options

Security Option Values Set Explicitly

Setting the System SECADMIN Option (??SECAD Command)

Security-Administrator Status

Controlling Access to the Physical System

Controlling Access to the Computer Room

Recommendations for Computer Room Contents

Policies for Operators

Controlling Access to Devices Outside the Computer Room

Restricted-Access Devices Outside the Computer Room

Configuring Security Center to Use SSL/TLS

Secure Use of Remote Support

Hazardous Files

Securing Databases and ADDS Dictionaries

Database Elements

Using Guard Files

Protecting the Database Control File

Protecting the Database Data Files

Protecting the Database Audit Files

Logical Database Security

Securing the ADDS Dictionary

Securing an Enterprise Database Server Database That Uses ADDS

Initial Security Configuration Best Practices