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IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption for DB2 and IMS Databases

Sensitive and private data protection for DB2 and IMS systems
Value Proposition

Problem

These days, data security breaches are more common than ever and more expensive. Global studies show that the average total cost of a data breach is now USD3.8 million. What’s more, the loss of trade secrets, product designs or other intellectual property can spell financial ruin for an organization. Because of its value, sensitive data is at the core of business interactions—which also makes it a highly attractive target for attack

Solution

IBM Security Guardium is designed to safeguard critical data, wherever it resides. This comprehensive data protection platform empowers security teams to automatically analyze what is happening across the data environment to help minimize risk, protect sensitive information. IBM Security Guardium® Data Encryption for IBM DB2® and IBM IMS™ Databases provides encryption for DB2 for IBM z/OS® and IMS data systems. It uses IBM System z® cryptographic hardware to protect sensitive data at the DB2 row level and IMS segment level

Features

  • Provides DB2 edit routines and IMS exit routines
  • Advanced encryption standards and algorithms
  • Integrated Cryptographic Service Facility to protect sensitive data on storage media
  • Safely use storage area networks while complying with privacy and security regulations
  • Encryption routines that are transparent to applications accessing the databases
  • No application changes required
  • Specify encryption keys
Supporting Technology
  • AES Encryption Algorithm with 256 key length
  • ANSI Data Encryption Algorithm
  • Triple Data Encryption Standard
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