Oracle expert David Knox has written the most practical, up-to-date book on Oracle Database 10 security available. With an emphasis on real-world problems and detailed solutions, provides all the information you need to develop and deploy secure database applications. The entire security cycle is covered—from identification and authentication to fine-grained access control and encryption to effective auditing techniques. The material is presented with comprehensive yet easy-to-understand examples that show how to use all the security technologies in a complementary way.