Data-Centric Security for Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer

This solution brief outlines the integration of Thales CipherTrust with Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer to enhance data-centric security for sensitive workloads. It describes the challenges organizations face in meeting data locality, sovereignty, and privacy requirements while leveraging cloud technologies. The document details how Thales CipherTrust provides centralized external encryption key management, enabling organizations to securely store their encryption keys outside of Oracle Exadata environments. It explains the importance of separating key management from data storage to mitigate risks associated with data breaches. The brief also highlights the features of CipherTrust Manager, including role-based access control, multi-tenancy support, and comprehensive auditing capabilities. Furthermore, it emphasizes the regulatory compliance benefits, such as adherence to GDPR and HIPAA, that organizations can achieve through this integration. Overall, the solution brief presents a framework for balancing performance, security, and compliance in hybrid cloud environments.