6 Managing Users and Securing the Database

This chapter briefly discusses the creation and management of database users, with special attention to the importance of establishing security policies to protect your database, and provides cross-references to the appropriate security documentation.

The following topics are contained in this chapter:

• The Importance of Establishing a Security Policy for Your Database

• Managing Users and Resources

• Managing User Privileges and Roles

• Auditing Database Use

• Predefined User Accounts