When implemented for protection of the database tier, the DBN-6300 must be logically connected for maximum database traffic visibility.

Configuring the IDPS to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensures compliance with federal standards and establishes a common security baseline across DoD that reflects the most restrictive security posture consistent with operational requirements.

Configuration settings are the set of parameters that can be changed that affect the security posture and/or functionality of the network element. Security-related parameters are those parameters impacting the security state of the network element, including the parameters required to satisfy other security control requirements. For the network element, security-related parameters include settings for communications traffic management configurations. If the DBN-6300 is installed incorrectly in the site's network architecture, vulnerable databases may not be detected and consequently may remain unprotected.

To ensure optimum protection, the DBN-6300 must be logically installed between the application and database tiers of the network. The device has multiple interfaces that allow several connections to accommodate various network architectures. The device is installed as a passive listening device on all applicable subnetworks using the available ports. When placed correctly, the device monitors the "last mile" prior to database access, which is where SQL is optimally monitored.