HIGHCIS 5.3

Ensure database audit logging is enabled

Database audit logging should be enabled for security monitoring.

Security Impact

Without audit logging, unauthorized database access cannot be detected.

How to Remediate

Enable unified auditing and configure audit policies for sensitive operations.

Affected Resources

OCI::Database::DbSystemOCI::Database::AutonomousDatabase

Compliance Frameworks

CIS OCI v1.2.0SOC 2PCI-DSSHIPAA

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Check Details

Check ID
oracle-database-4
Service
Oracle Cloud Database
Category
Logging
Severity
HIGH
CIS Benchmark
5.3

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