Data integrity

To ensure data integrity, FTM SWIFT provides a framework that consists of the following components:
  • Database control tables and database functions to control access. This includes a central control information (DNI_CCTRL) and associated control tables for the relevant items to be secured. Data is protected using control information which contains a checksum created using a password. The data integrity of data stored in the database is checked on each data update.
  • A password keystore file to safe-store the password that is used by the data integrity framework.
  • A data integrity checker that is used to perform the following tasks:
    • Initialization of the control information
    • Checking of data integrity and data integrity framework settings
    • Repair of incorrect control information if control information has to be rebuilt
    • Changing the password that is used by the data integrity framework
Note: After installation of FTM SWIFT, the data integrity framework is disabled. You must proceed as described in Activating the data integrity framework to enable it. There is no fallback to deactivate data integrity once you have activated it.
In addition, you are advised to:
  • Ensure that your database administrators have no access to data in FTM SWIFT database tables. Revoke the INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and SELECT privileges for those users
  • Enable your database audit facility to monitor system administration actions and perform audits on a regular basis
For information on how to verify data integrity in FTM SWIFT, see: