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Vormetric Data Security Expert Secures the OS Execution Environment for Oracle Database Vault

(Nov 13, 2007)-- Vormetric announced the delivery of a fully tested solution to apply its flagship data security offering, Vormetric Data Security Expert, to secure the operating system execution environment for Oracle Database Vault. Vormetric Data Security Expert secures the operating system execution environment for Oracle Database Vault by preventing unauthorized access of operating system users and administrators.

Vormetric provides strong security for the operating system execution environment through a comprehensive solution that includes file access control, file integrity and operating system level security policies. The Vormetric Data Security Expert solution underwent extensive interoperability testing in Oracle environments. The testing included security policy definition, security effectiveness, high availability, patch management and performance validation.

"Securing sensitive data is essential to protect the brand and the bottom line of today's enterprise," said Vipin Samar, Oracle Vice President of Database Security. "With a joint Vormetric and Oracle solution, Oracle Database Vault customers can not only block unauthorized use of the database, but can get defense in depth by securing the operating system environment."

Vormetric Data Security Expert strengthens Oracle Database security through a comprehensive approach to data and operating environment protection. By providing file system access control, high performance encryption, operating system environment protection, file integrity and granular auditing, Vormetric's Data Security Expert offers the highest performance available combined with the benefits of a completely non-invasive implementation. Vormetric's unique ability to secure the operating system environment as well as control access to sensitive files provided the key differentiation.

Vormetric's Data Security Expert Solution for Oracle Database Vault is now available directly from Vormetric for Oracle 9i Database, Oracle Database 10g Release 2, and Oracle Database 11g.

"Our work with Oracle further demonstrates Vormetric's strong and comprehensive approach to data security," said Vormetric president and CEO Richard Gorman. "Vormetric is receiving strong market traction through offering a proven solution that not only removes traditional barriers to implementing encryption, but also strengthens security for the entire system. We are proud to provide enhanced security for Oracle customers."

Vormetric is a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork and is exhibiting in the Security, Risk and Compliance Pavilion -- booth 3830 -- at Oracle OpenWorld this week.

Oracle Database Vault helps protect against the insider threat and address regulatory compliance needs such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and PCI.

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