To ensure secure communication between database servers and OCI Object Storage, you should use aService Gateway. A Service Gateway enables instances in your VCN to privately access OCI services like Object Storage without traversing the public internet.

Security:The traffic between your database servers and Object Storage remains within the Oracle network, providing a secure and high-performance connection.

References:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Documentation:Service Gateway Overview

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To allow access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) File Storage Service (FSS) for a Database (DB) System with read-only permissions, you should create anNFS export optionthat specifiesREAD_ONLYaccess.

NFS Export Options:These options define the access permissions (read/write or read-only) for clients connecting to the file system. By setting the export option toREAD_ONLY, you ensure that the DB System can only read from the FSS and cannot modify or delete files.

References:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Documentation:File Storage Service Export Options

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To protect your VM instance from low-level threats, such as rootkits and bootkits, you shouldcreate a shielded instancein Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Shielded instances are designed to provide enhanced security features, including:

Secure Boot:Ensures that the instance boots only with trusted software.

Measured Boot:Records boot metrics, allowing verification that the instance has not been tampered with.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM):Provides additional security through cryptographic functions.

These features help protect against low-level threats that could compromise the integrity of the instance at boot time.

References:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Documentation:Shielded Instances

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