This guideline mandates all government administrative units in Oman to adopt essential security standards for safeguarding databases against potential threats. Key measures include:

• Segregation of duties between admins and users

• Least privilege principle to limit user permissions

• Maintaining updated user permission lists with periodic reviews

• Data classification according to sensitivity levels

• Encryption of sensitive data to ensure confidentiality even for privileged users

• Strict access control based on authorized clearance

• Change management processes to prevent unsafe modifications

• Regular system updates and upgrades to patch vulnerabilities

• Ongoing monitoring and auditing to detect unauthorized activities

• Security awareness programs for staff on data handling and breach response