How to secure Oracle Applications?

i have implemented security mechanisms in the database,but i would like to know how to implement security in an application rather than doing so through the database?
Thank you

Hi Kiranjaly!
Basically there are some things to keep in mind:
When you put security in the application you still need to protect the data - as somebody could choose not to use the application to get access to the data (eg using SQLPlus).
Furthermore it would be a great idea to have a link between authentication and authorisation. My bet is to place the authorisation information in the OID (LDAP) as this is used for the authentication as well (SSO).
And of course you need auditing in the database, the application server and in the application.
cu
Andreas

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