DatabaseGuard
DatabaseGuard is a database security platform designed to protect relational databases from unauthorized access, tampering, and data exfiltration. The product implements multiple layers of protection, including real‑time intrusion detection, encrypted communication, fine‑grained access controls, and continuous logging and auditing of database activity. It supports major database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle.
The software was first announced in 2018 by a startup founded by former database administrators and security
Key functional components include a Proxy‑based architecture that sits inline between application clients and the database
Deployment models cover on‑premises, virtual appliances, containers, and cloud‑native microservices. A subscription‑based licensing model provides different
DatabaseGuard is frequently cited in security whitepapers and has been evaluated in independent penetration‑testing studies. It