Data Masking Data masking is the process of protecting sensitive information in non-production databases from inappropriate visibility. After sanitization, the database remains perfectly usable - the look-and-feel is preserved - but the information content is secure. The Data Masker software provides a simple, repeatable and "push-button" method of scrambling data in test systems.

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Key Features
A summary of the Data Masker software.

Data Sanitization Techniques
A summary of data sanitization techniques.

Data Scrambling Issues
The complex and subtle issues involved in data scrambling.

Scrambling Oracle HR Data
A "How-To" document which discusses how to obfuscate the data in Oracle Apps HR schemas.

Download Data Masker
A 30 day, fully functional, evaluation of the Data Masker software.

Data Masker FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Data Masker software.

System Requirements
The hardware & software supported by Data Masker.

What Does Data Masker Do?

In one easy to use package it provides all the tools needed to substitute, scramble or otherwise obfuscate your test data. If you would like an introduction to the art of data masking have a look at the Data Sanitization Techniques and Data Scrambling Issues white papers.

Why Do You Want Data Masker?

Masked data is a sensible precaution from a business security standpoint and in many cases it is a legal obligation. Its not just a matter of trusting your employees - scrambled test information can help prevent accidental data escapes as well.

How Does Data Masker Do What It Does?

Simple and understandable rules are defined to operate on the data. The collection of these rules perform a series of known, tested and repeatable actions at the push of a button.

Each version of Data Masker has been custom written for the architecture of the target database and it operates only on that database. Data Masker is definitely not generic one-product-for-all-databases software. The database specific design makes Data Masker simple to use on very complex data and lightning fast on large tables.

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Is My Data Too Complex to be Masked?

Not likely. Data Masker handles even the most intricate data structures. It can preserve data relationships between rows in tables, between rows in the same table or even internally between columns in the same row. These sort of data synchronization issues can be automatically handled by the addition of simple, easily configured masking rules. Don't worry about the size of the data either - Data Masker has successfully masked tables containing over 110 million rows.

What Platforms and Databases does Data Masker Support?

Oracle and SQL Server versions are available. The Data Masker software is installed on a Windows PC and operates on both local and remote databases. There are no server side components for either version. Oracle versions 9i, 10g, 11g and Sql Server versions 2000, 2005, 2008 are supported.

Note:A DB2 version of Data Masker is currently under development. If you would like to be notified when it is released, please contact us.

Can I Try the Data Masker Out?

Of course. A complete and fully functional copy of the Data Masker software is available for evaluation purposes - just follow the link below.

The Data Masker software download page

Can I Ask a Question?

Got a challenging problem or just want to know where to start? Send an email to Info@DataMasker.com. We have scrambled a lot of test data and we are happy to provide advice.

Substitution Datasets
A comprehensive selection of replacement data.

Online Manual
A comprehensive guide to data masking.

Tutorials
Interactive tutorials quickly get you going with Data Masker.

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