Protecting Databases with Encryption
Thales' CipherTrust solutions employ transparent encryption and key management to secure all leading databases, including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Informix, Sybase, and MySQL. The CipherTrust Data Security Platform offers a high-performance, database encryption solution that ensures data security without compromising read and write performance. This platform is designed to maintain high availability, guaranteeing fast read performance by ensuring that encryption keys are always available. By using the CipherTrust Data Security Platform, organizations can protect their sensitive data, including patient records, credit card information, and social security numbers, from both internal and external threats.
Addressing Common Challenges
Organizations face various challenges when securing databases. Data visibility is crucial for effective protection, and the CipherTrust Platform helps by enabling users to discover and protect structured and unstructured data across databases and applications. Database reliability and performance are critical for maintaining operational efficiency, and poorly designed encryption tools can negatively impact performance. Furthermore, insufficient security controls in database encryption tools can expose organizations to fraud and breaches. Thales' solution addresses these challenges by providing robust security measures and efficient key management capabilities.
Benefits of Using Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform
The benefits of utilizing Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform include enhanced data visibility, improved database reliability and performance, strengthened security controls, and simplified key management. By implementing this platform, organizations can ensure compliance with data protection regulations, safeguard sensitive information, and mitigate the risk of data breaches. The solution enables organizations to streamline their encryption processes, leading to increased operational efficiency and reduced security risks. Additionally, the platform's high availability ensures that data access remains fast and secure at all times.