𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞

From hands-on exercises in the Security Game to deep-dive discussions over lunch, one thing was clear: Security is a top priority for organizations and staying ahead of threats is critical. Prevention is always better than reaction.

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐒𝐐𝐋 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡

Our very own Guy Gyles delivered an in-depth session on Advanced PostgreSQL Security, highlighting why 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐱 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬:

• PostgreSQL security features—from general security recommendations to Linux security patching
• Deep dive into PgBouncer for secure connection pooling
• Compliance & regulations: aligning PostgreSQL security with GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FIPS, and NIS2
• Backup & disaster recovery strategies to mitigate risks
• Hardening measures: role-based access control, privilege management, and automated security patching

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧—𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭.

During the session “Fortifying Security: A Unified Approach within the Red Hat Ecosystem”, Dennis Grigaliunas and François Duthilleul explored Red Hat’s security-first approach, showing how enterprises can balance security and agility:

• Building on a secure foundation with RHEL
• Implementing a trusted software supply chain on a modern application platform
• Securing hybrid cloud environments with OpenShift and Advanced Cluster Security
• Proactive threat detection with Red Hat Insights and Ansible Security Automation

Big thank you to our partners for organizing this event: Cronos Security, Elk factory and Piros.

And also grateful for the attendance of our PostgreSQL enterprise partners,

• EnterpriseDB (EDB): Enterprise PostgreSQL with Oracle Compatibility
• Cybertec: Performance & AI-Driven PostgreSQL Optimization
• DBVisit: Disaster Recovery & Replication for PostgreSQL

Security is more important than ever, and the SOS25 event highlighted various ways to improve database and infrastructure security. With partners like EDB, Cybertec, and DBVisit, organizations have access to enterprise-grade security solutions tailored to their needs.

Let’s keep our security tight, but our conversations open!

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