Database monitoring

The term "database monitoring" refers to the continuous monitoring and analysis of database activities to ensure the integrity, security, and performance of the database. This includes capturing and reviewing database transactions, user activities, and system events to detect and address anomalies, security breaches, and performance issues promptly.

Typical software functions in the area of "database monitoring":

1. Real-time Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of database activities in real-time to respond immediately to security-related or performance-related events.
2. User Activity Logging: Detailed recording and analysis of all database user activities to identify unauthorized access or suspicious actions.
3. Anomaly Detection: Use of algorithms to detect unusual patterns in database activities that may indicate security incidents or system failures.
4. Performance Monitoring: Monitoring database performance, including response times and resource usage, to ensure optimal database function.
5. Reporting: Creating detailed reports on database activities, accesses, and performance to support audits and compliance requirements.
6. Alert and Notification Systems: Automated alerts and notifications upon detection of anomalies or critical system events that require immediate intervention.

Examples of "database monitoring":

1. Detection and logging of SQL injection attacks.
2. Monitoring access attempts to sensitive data by unauthorized users.
3. Identifying performance bottlenecks by analyzing database query times.
4. Monitoring database changes to ensure data integrity.
5. Generating reports on all database activities to comply with compliance regulations.
6. Real-time notification of suspicious activities such as unusually high database transactions by a single user.