McAfee has announced McAfee Database Security for Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS), a cloud-based offering that provides real-time visibility into Amazon Web Services (AWS) database activity. It also monitors on-premises databases and enables users to identify and stop cyberattacks.
Locking down cloud and on-premises databases is a growing focus for some MSPs and MSSPs -- many of which are introducing managed database as a service capabilities.
The McAfee Database Security Suite provides real-time database protection, management and compliance, the company said. It includes the following security products:
In addition, McAfee Database Security products are integrated with the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator management console to provide centralized visibility, the company indicated. We're checking to see whether the offering is multi-tenant for MSPs and MSSPs.
Global Database Security Market Expected to Grow
McAfee looks poised to capitalize on a global database security market that is projected to grow.
Global database security market revenues are projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9 percent between 2017 and 2022, according to industry analyst Markets and Markets. These revenues also could total approximately $7 billion by 2022.
