DB2 Security

DB2 LUW Security -- DB2 Audit Log Olympics

In keeping with the Olympic theme, I have decided to hold my own Audit Log Olympic event.

DB2 LUW Security -- Revoking DBADM (REALLY)

Avoiding a "Gotcha" When Revoking DBADM

DB2 LUW Security -- Pearls and the DB2 DBA

The news is out and it is, indeed, disturbing.

DB2 LUW Security - DB2Audit Part 2 of (Infinity and perhaps beyond)

The thing about auditing is that you are never actually "finished"...and if you think you are...well...look again...you were just dreaming.

DB2 LUW Security -- Did they, or Didn't they?

With DB2 9.7 Auditing you CAN know for sure. Part 1

If you haven't used db2audit yet due to concerns about performance or perceptions that the setup options are inflexible, I would encourage you to re-consider enabling it when you make the move to DB2 9.5 or 9.7.

DB2 LUW Security -- Looking at DB2LOOK

Do you ever try to look at things from a different perspective just to take them out of the �normal�? I do too and I think that�s a great way to approach �some� security considerations. Take DB2LOOK for example...a great and highly useful tool, but when you put your SECADM glasses on, and view DB2LOOK from a different perspective, you just might discover a potential security issue.

DB2 LUW Security -- A New SECADM in Town

There�s a New SECADM in Town. It's a new day and there is a new database. Which means a new chance for me to set up security.....and this time....I�m taking control

DB2 LUW Security - Empowerment, Security & the DB2 DBA

Today, I read several more articles on CURRENT Security Breaches. Fortunately, none of them involved DB2 databases. I wish I could rest easy with that knowledge, but I can't.

Have you thought about the fact that a lack of security within your enterprise can mean your job? Well, don't despair; you may not realize it, but DB2 DBAs have the power to help organizations change. Let's strategize....quietly...together (ssshhhh it's a secret).

DB2 LUW Security -- Be kind to your SECADM (2 of ?)

Can you tell I "identify" with the SECADM? I guess, despite my attempts to hide my true feelings, that's out in the open now.

Ok, I admit it. I LIKE the idea of being the "go to" security person....until... (Did you bring the Latte? )

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Documentation BLUES.

DB2 LUW Security -- Fact or Fiction ? (Audit_buf_sz)

Fact or Fiction or maybe some of both? Have you heard a particular "DB2ism" that sounds plausible, but later you find out that the truth of the matter was different than the poplar view? Me too.

If you are using (or are planning to use) DB2 AUDITING, please help me as I look for clues and try to find the 'truth' about the audit_buf_sz DBM CFG parameter.