Oracle Database Vault is also an option. It's certified with the E-Business Suite. http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/database-security/database-vault/index.html "David Ashlock" <ashlock@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent by: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 03/25/2010 07:41 AM Please respond to ashlock@xxxxxxxxxxx To <JBECKSTROM@xxxxxxxxx>, "oracle-l-freelists" <oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "oracle-db-l" <oracle-db-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> cc Subject Re: Hiding of sensitive information Hi Jeffrey, we have a client that currently uses VPD to hide access to data in Apps 11i for businesses that have been divested and they seem very happy with the results. It provides a solid workaround until the data is migrated/purged out of their existing applications environment. David Ashlock | The Pythian Group | Email: ashlock@xxxxxxxxxxx | Desk: 613-565-8696 x239 | Cell: 613-302-3616 | IM: pythianashlock Sharon Kovac | RotoMetrics Phone: +1 636 587 3600 | Fax: +1 636 587 3701800 Howerton Lane | Eureka, MO 63025 | USA http://www.rotometrics.com | http://www.myroto.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail message is intended only for the personal use of the recipient(s) named above. This message is confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete the original message. --------------------------------------------------------------------- . ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeffrey Beckstrom To: oracle-l-freelists ; oracle-db-l Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:35 AM Subject: Hiding of sensitive information My question is how are people hiding sensitive information in a Production database. For example, we are running Oracle Applications 11i and would like to protect some fields so that only a few people can see the column. In such an instance, would you setup a virtual private database with column level security or what? Since this is a packaged application, there is no access to the code. Jeffrey Beckstrom Database Administrator Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority 1240 W. 6th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113