Oracle Data Safe enhances database security across various Oracle environments. The false
statement is:
Oracle Data Safe only supports Autonomous Database (D): This is incorrect. Oracle Data Safe supports
a wide range of Oracle databases, not just Autonomous Database. It works with Autonomous
Database (shared and dedicated), Oracle Database Cloud Service (VM and Bare Metal), Exadata DB
Systems, on-premises Oracle Databases, and Oracle Database on OCI Compute. For example, a DBA
could use Data Safe to mask sensitive data in an on-premises 19c database or assess security in an
Exadata Cloud@Customer deployment, not just ADB. This broad compatibility makes it a unified
security tool across Oracle’s ecosystem.
The true statements are:
Oracle Data Safe helps you find sensitive data in your database by inspecting the actual data in your
database and its data dictionary (A): Data Safe’s Data Discovery feature scans tables and metadata to
identify sensitive columns (e.g., SSNs, credit card numbers), using predefined and custom patterns.
Oracle Data Safe helps you assess the security of your cloud database configurations by analyzing
database configurations (B): The Security Assessment feature evaluates settings like encryption,
auditing, and privileges, providing risk scores and recommendations.
Oracle Data Safe evaluates user types, how users are authenticated, and the password policies
assigned to each user (C): User Assessment analyzes user accounts, authentication methods (e.g.,
password, SSO), and policies, highlighting risks like weak passwords.
The misconception in D limits Data Safe’s scope, which extends beyond ADB to all supported Oracle
databases.
Reference: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Documentation - Data Safe Overview