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Database Security glossary

Terms used in Database Security and its documentation.

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Terms used in Database Security and its documentation.

TermMeaning
Database activity monitoringRecording and analyzing queries run against databases.
AgentImperva software on a database server that captures activity.
GatewayAn Imperva component on the network path that captures activity.
Audit policyRules for what activity is recorded.
Security policyRules for what activity raises an alert or is blocked.
Application profileThe learned normal activity of an application or service account.
Privileged userAn account with broad rights, such as a database administrator.
Bulk extractionAn unusually large read of sensitive data.
Coverage gapA database in scope that is not being monitored.

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