Overview
Every major data breach ultimately ends at a database. Common causes are surprisingly simple: databases reachable from the internet, shared or over-privileged accounts, default settings, missing encryption and no record of who accessed what.
Our database security service reviews configuration against hardening benchmarks, audits users, roles and privileges, checks network exposure and encryption, and evaluates logging and monitoring. We then help you implement fixes with minimal disruption to applications.
For regulated data — payment cards, health records, personal data — we map findings to the controls your auditors will ask about.
What's included
Our approach
- InventoryIdentify database instances, engines, versions and data sensitivity.
- AssessmentConfiguration, privilege and exposure review.
- Risk prioritisationFindings ranked by data sensitivity and exploitability.
- Hardening supportGuided or managed implementation of fixes.
- MonitoringIntegration of database activity with SOC monitoring.
What you receive
- Database security assessment report
- Privilege and access review
- Hardening configuration baseline
- Encryption and backup recommendations
- Monitoring use cases for the SOC
Standards & frameworks
- CIS Benchmarks
- PCI DSS Req. 3, 7, 8, 10
- ISO/IEC 27001
- HIPAA Security Rule
- DPDP Act 2023
Frequently asked questions
Which databases do you support?
Common engines including MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB and managed cloud databases.
Will hardening break our applications?
We review application dependencies before changes and stage hardening in a test environment where possible.
Can database monitoring feed into the SOC?
Yes. Database audit logs can be onboarded to our managed SOC for detection of suspicious access.