Oracle Audit Vault Reviews

Name: Oracle Audit Vault
Brand: Oracle
Rating: 4.0 (28 reviews)

4.0 out of 5

28 reviews
90% willing to recommend

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What is Oracle Audit Vault?

Oracle Audit Vault monitors Oracle and non-Oracle database traffic to detect and block threats, as well as improves compliance reporting by consolidating audit data from databases, operating systems, directories, and other sources.

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Oracle Audit Vault is the #3 ranked solution in top Database Security solutions. PeerSpot users give Oracle Audit Vault an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. Oracle Audit Vault is most commonly compared to IBM Security Guardium Data Protection: Oracle Audit Vault vs IBM Security Guardium Data Protection. Oracle Audit Vault is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 59% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 29% of all views.

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Featured Oracle Audit Vault reviews

Yves Moro

Oracle Database Administrator at SOCITECH S.A.

Currently, you need two servers: one for Audit Vault and one for the firewall. If they can combine them into one server, it will be great because it is costly to have two servers. It will also make its installation easier. I have heard that in the new version, there will be only one server for both. I use it only for security purposes, and they can continue to improve it with more security tools and features. It should be powerful like FortiGate. When it becomes powerful like FortiGate, people will only go for this solution for their infrastructure. Their support could be faster.

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Amey Darekar

Personal Banker at HDFC Bank

We use this solution for developing and hosting our environment to orient them There are features available in Imperva that are not included in Oracle Audit Vault. It would be helpful to have more features added. Stability could be improved, we have had some challenges I have been using this…

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Subhash Kasundra

Senior Consultant at Capgemini

This product has scalability issues, which we resolved after working with a Audit Vault core designer. Some of the major issues are: * This product runs a dynamic partition creation DDL on core warehouse tables at runtime, which is not recommended. The problem escalates when you introduce RAC as a warehouse database. This feature simply kills the warehouse RAC database from a performance point of view. * The Audit Vault collector process on warehouse databases is designed to consume more memory to speed up processing and avoid a CPU spike. This holds good when collectors are limited, but when your target base grows, this kills the database server and results in frequent database restarts due to full memory capacity. * The collector process on target servers is not able to identify abrupt Audit Vault server reboots and freezes. To resolve the same, you need to restart all collectors, one-by-one, manually. * While adding a new target, if you have old Audit Vault files (say one or two years old) and if the agent captures that file, then the internal Audit Vault mechanism starts day-wise partition creation. That results in shared pool locks and it gets worse in the case of RAC. The workaround is to clean up all existing audit files and then reinstall the agent.

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Oracle Audit Vault mindshare

As of May 2025, the mindshare of Oracle Audit Vault in the Database Security category stands at 16.8%, up from 14.5% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Database Security

PeerResearch reports based on Oracle Audit Vault reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Database Security	May 20, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	May 20, 2025	Download
Comparison	Oracle Audit Vault vs IBM Security Guardium Data Protection	May 20, 2025	Download
Comparison	Oracle Audit Vault vs Imperva SecureSphere Database Security	May 20, 2025	Download
Comparison	Oracle Audit Vault vs Trustwave DbProtect	May 20, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
IBM Security Guardium Data Protection	4.1	32.0%	85%	78 interviews Add to research
Imperva SecureSphere Database Security	4.1	30.7%	92%	55 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Oracle Audit Vault offers centralized audit log collection, REDO_COLL for value change tracking, SQL monitoring, and transparent traffic analysis. It supports PL/SQL auditing, compliance reports, user activity tracking, and alerts. The system provides a customizable GUI for reporting, integrates with diverse platforms including Oracle and non-Oracle databases, features agentless deployment, and includes a database firewall for intrusion prevention. Its intuitive interface and out-of-the-box tools enhance security and compliance.

"Oracle Audit Vault has a lot of great features, but what I find most valuable is the database firewall."
"All of the other components that make up the infrastructure in the environment including the operating system are also quite valuable."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Audit Vault is that it is agentless and enhanced user interface."

Room for Improvement

Oracle Audit Vault requires improvements in SQL statement collection, network failure detection, and pricing. It needs enhanced auditing for remote sessions and OS logins, better documentation, and easier report customization. Migration, policy defining, and network activity analysis are challenging. It lacks user interface friendliness, integration with popular applications, and database ownership assignment flexibility. Users report performance issues, stability challenges, and insufficient technical support and documentation. Combining audit and firewall servers into one could reduce costs.

"The performance of Oracle Audit Vault could be improved, especially in handling large data collections and generating reports on time."
"They should simplify the integration and work with different vendors and mechanisms."
"The support could improve."

ROI

Many users reported a positive ROI from Oracle Audit Vault. Compliance improvements led to reduced fines and timely report submissions within eight months. Customers benefited from enhanced security, power, and customizability, resulting in time savings and data protection. While measuring ROI in security contexts is challenging, some experienced almost immediate financial benefits. Companies found success as deployments proved efficient, keeping their businesses strong due to effective data collection and reporting features.

Pricing

Oracle Audit Vault pricing varies significantly based on user needs and infrastructure. While some view it as reasonable, particularly with Oracle's comprehensive security offerings, others find it cost-prohibitive without existing Oracle agreements. Licensing is typically tied to the number of database servers, leading to higher costs in complex environments. Setup may require additional resources, and costs can increase with cloud integration. Despite its expense, many users appreciate its value for compliance and security.

"For the bank, the license was $48,000 last time. That was the licensing for the bank on just one license."
"Oracle can be an expensive solution depending on the options and user needs."
"This solution is definitely not expensive, and it is a small fraction of the overall database licensing costs."

Popular Use Cases

Oracle Audit Vault is primarily used as a central audit repository for databases, aiding in GDPR and PCI compliance, regulatory reporting, and separation of duties through database encryption. It monitors database activity, blocks threats, and aids in data security for organizations in industries like financial services, hosting global data. Users employ it for developing environments, filtering internal database traffic, and regulatory compliance, benefiting from custom report generation, audit policies, and data protection.

Service and Support

Oracle Audit Vault's customer service and support receive mixed feedback. Many praise technical support, citing flexibility and detailed documentation, with ratings as high as 9/10. However, others mention long delays, lack of expertise, and inadequate documentation. Some have faced challenges with service requests going unanswered or support teams sending inexperienced personnel. Despite local and global support, improvements are needed in response time and expertise, leading to ratings as low as 1/10.

Deployment

Users found Oracle Audit Vault's initial setup varied in complexity. Some reported it straightforward, while others found it complex due to configuration and network considerations. Several emphasized the importance of understanding Oracle databases for easier installation. The documentation quality was inconsistent, hindering personalization of reports. Deployment time differed greatly, influenced by customer needs and system environments. For those not familiar with Oracle, setup could be challenging, especially with additional features and capacity limitations.

Scalability

Many users report no scalability issues with Oracle Audit Vault, finding it adaptable and efficient for large-scale deployment. Some encounter performance challenges, particularly with dynamic partitioning and memory use. Audit Vault can expand by adding nodes with minimal limitations. Others see potential issues with complex environments or increasing target collections. While highly scalable, some caution that performance may degrade with more users or specific configurations, affecting data collection speeds.

Stability

Users have mixed experiences with Oracle Audit Vault stability. Many report it as stable, especially in newer versions. Some encounter issues, particularly when managing large environments or numerous servers. Certain users note persistent stability issues requiring specific expertise to manage. Scalability appears effective, but under heavy data loads, stability can be compromised. Others found it sensitive and reliant on skilled administration. Testing environments typically reveal stability, while older versions faced more challenges.

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Oracle Audit Vault customers

Abu Dhabi Department of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health, Educational Testing Service, Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd., SPC Brasil, REDISA, Qatar Olympic Committee, Seneca College, Hunan Social Insurance Management and Service Bureau,