Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Zones provide an additional layer of security to help organizations comply with best practices and regulatory requirements. Here are some key features provided by OCI Security Zones:

Policy-Enforced Security

Security Zones come pre-configured with a set of security policies that are in accordance with best practices. These policies restrict activities that could compromise the security of your resources.

Real-time Policy Checks

Before any new resources are provisioned or any changes are made to existing resources, Security Zones perform real-time policy checks to ensure compliance.

Immutable Resources

Certain resources in a Security Zone are immutable, meaning they cannot be modified once they’re created, thereby reducing the risk of misconfigurations.

Audit Trails

Security Zones feature comprehensive auditing capabilities. Any activity within a Security Zone is automatically logged, making it easier to review and analyze activities for compliance purposes.

Resource Isolation

Resources deployed within a Security Zone are isolated from resources that are not part of the Zone. This minimizes the risk of lateral movement in the event of a security incident.

Encryption

By default, data at rest and in transit is encrypted, ensuring that sensitive data is protected from unauthorized access.

Compliance Reports

Security Zones come with automated compliance reporting features. These reports can be tailored to meet specific regulatory requirements, making it easier to adhere to compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.

Fine-Grained Access Control

Role-based access control can be more finely tuned within a Security Zone, allowing organizations to enforce strict policies on who can access what within the zone.

Integration with Other OCI Services

Security Zones are fully integrated with other Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services like Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Guard, and Key Management, providing a unified security posture.