Reference Guide
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Dynamic Data Masking

Creating a Masking Method

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A masking method must be defined for the related database types, in order to apply masking policies to databases when using SQL Proxies.

  1. Navigate to Policy Control > SQL Proxy Policy.
  2. Open the Masking Method tab.
  3. Enter the masking name, description, column type and masking pattern.
  4. Click Save.
Masking Method
Masking Method


Masking Pattern: Masking functions should be defined in java regex pattern. Some patterns are defined by default.

Database Type: Masking functions set in the masking pattern field vary for each database. The correct Database type selection is required to apply masking.

Column Type: The masking policy is applied according to the column type. The correct column type selection is required to apply masking.

Hide Column: The checkbox allows columns to be hidden for any applied method.