Does Audit Vault require Database Vault, Advanced Security or OLS?

I wish to install Audit Vault. Is it mandatory to have Database Vault or Advanced Security or even Oracle Label Security if I don't care about the functionality of those products. I only wish to take advantage if the Audit Vault capabilities. Thanks in advance.

Thank you for the reply. So I don't need Advanced Security and OLS but do need Database Vault. Since Database Vault is bundled in the Audit Vault installation software, can you tell me if that means the license fee payable for Database Vault is already included in the license fee I will pay for Audit Vault? Thanks again.

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