Oracle Database 11g: Oracle Net Services and Listener Security

Overview/Description
When considering Oracle security, you must also consider the security of the listener, which is the gateway to the network and the network itself. This course describes the items on the client, listener, and network security checklists. It demonstrates how to secure administration of the network, restrict access by IP address, and encrypt network traffic. Restricting the privileges of the listener, administering the listener securely, and monitoring listener activity are also covered.

Target Audience
Database administrators, security administrators, security compliance auditors, security compliance professionals

Prerequisites
The learner is assumed to have working experience with Oracle Database 11g or have taken the Oracle Database 11g: Administration I and Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop II courses. The Oracle Database 11g: Implementing Database Vault and Oracle 10g: Implementing Audit Vault courses are also recommended.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Oracle Database 11g: Oracle Net Services and Listener Security

recognize the uses of checklists

restrict network IP addresses

encrypt network traffic

configure Net Security

restrict listener privileges

administer and monitor a listener

configure listener security