This session guides participants in creating an application-centric database monitoring framework using IBM Guardium Data Protection. Key focus areas include trusted and untrusted access, defining applications, and classifying access levels. The approach emphasizes robust reporting to meet audit requirements. Key Points: Framework Construction: Step-by-step guidance on building the monitoring framework, including Policies, Groups, Computed Attributes and Queries. Data Throughput Management: Leveraging Guardium’s built-in functionality to handle large data volumes effectively. Usable Reports: Translating captured data into actionable reports for Information Security roles. AI-Driven Risk Assessment: Utilizing cleaner data for more effective modeling and proactive security threat management.