Security

Database File Security

Physical security for an Apache Derby database is controlled through the operating system and the database startup parameters. An Apache Derby database places all of the data and control information within a directory structure in the underlying file system. Control to the file system is then established through operating system commands so that only specific applications or users can access the data.

Database File Encryption

Apache Derby includes a number of options for encrypting a database. Encrypting the database might be a requirement for many sensitive applications, especially if unauthorized users could access the actual database files. To encrypt a database, encryption must be turned on at database creation ...

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