1. Introduction to Ingres Security
 
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Introduction to Ingres Security
Security Features
Data security is a concern for everyone. The need to ensure the safety of personal information and to protect vital corporate assets stored electronically is of paramount importance.
Ingres has a built-in hierarchical security system that any privileged user can use to fully control access to the database.
Security in Ingres is provided through the following features:
Directory and file permissions
User-related security features, including:
Users
Groups
Roles
Profiles
Subject privileges
Object permissions
Security alarms
Security auditing
Database procedures
Data at rest encryption