Files and databases centrally aggregate data, and in turn, present a focal point for thieves. This data can vary widely and include sensitive, regulated information. If not properly secured with measures such as data encryption, there is potential for insider abuse, as well as advanced persistent threats, where an attacker imitates a privileged user.

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IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption offers capabilities for protecting and controlling access to databases, files, and other data sources. It encrypts data with centralized key management, privileged user access control, and detailed data access audit logging that can help organizations address compliance reporting.

Guardium Data Encryption now formally supports the encryption of files and databases for SAP HANA and Teradata. Guardium for File and Database Encryption also supports Linux, Unix, and Windows file systems, as well as cloud storage environments. The solution is non-intrusive, scalable, and easy to deploy across these environments with agents deployed on servers at the file system or volume level. Deployment requires no changes to applications, user workflows, business practices, or operational procedures, and administrators perform all policy and key administration through the centralized Data Security Manager or DSM.

SAP HANA data encryption for extended data protection

• Enforces strong data encryption on all SAP HANA data and log partitions
• Supports files found in physical, virtual, and public and private cloud environments
• SAP has reviewed and qualified the solution as suitable for SAP HANA 2.0 environments

High-performance encryption solution for Teradata databases

• Supports Teradata environments, on premises or in the cloud
• Applies block-level encryption, access control, and data audit logging
• Allows users to do their job, without abusing data, while preventing unwanted processes from accessing the database

Learn more about IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption.