Re: Prevent use ODBC to connect Oracle Engine

From: David Lane <dlane_at_cix.compulink.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 20:18:33 GMT
Message-ID: <F3vCEx.FHq@cix.compulink.co.uk>

In article <74kvqh$cnh$1_at_news.seed.net.tw>, btzeng_at_ms1.hinet.net (Bill) wrote:

> Hi,
> For security concern, does anyone have the experience that :
> How can I config the DB to prevent user connect to Oracle DB on Unix by
> ODBC
> ?
> (I prefer user using sql*net client only !!)
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>

We've set up roles which we intend to put passwords on later. We'll then provided a routine which 'approved' applications can access to switch to the role on login. This means that unapproved applications will be able to login, but not do anthing .... perhaps this would work for you too.

Dave Lane (dlane_at_pt.lu) Received on Sat Dec 12 1998 - 14:18:33 CST