PostgreSQL Security & NIS2 Compliance
Your database holds your most sensitive data. Breaches, misconfigurations & compliance gaps are expensive; in downtime, in fines & in trust. NIS2, GDPR & ISO27001 are raising the bar across sectors; and most PostgreSQL environments were not configured with all three in mind from day one.
Kangaroot audits your database security posture, identifies what needs fixing & helps you build a security practice that holds up over time.
What we assess
- Authentication & authorisation (SCRAM, LDAP, pg_hba.conf review)
- Encryption in transit (TLS configuration) & at rest
- Row-level security policies
- Audit logging (pgaudit, log_connections, log_disconnections)
- Extension inventory & risk assessment
- Network posture & access controls
- Compliance mapping against GDPR, NIS2 & ISO27001
NIS2 & your database
NIS2 applies to a growing range of sectors; energy, transport, health, financial services, digital infrastructure & more. For organisations in scope, database security is not a footnote; it's a core control area.
A NIS2-ready database environment covers:
- Access controls & least-privilege principles
- Encrypted data transmission & storage
- Audit trails for privileged operations
- Incident detection & response readiness
- Supply chain security (extensions, tooling, managed services)
Kangaroot maps your current PostgreSQL configuration against these requirements & delivers a prioritised action plan; not a generic checklist.
What we fix
We don't stop at the report. After the audit, Kangaroot's engineers implement the remediations:
- Hardening authentication & access controls
- Configuring TLS & encryption at rest
- Deploying row-level security policies
- Setting up pgaudit & structured logging
- Patching & extension hygiene
- Documentation for audit evidence
Ongoing security
Security is not a one-off audit. Kangarun provides continuous monitoring, patching & security reviews as part of its managed service — so your PostgreSQL environment stays compliant as regulations & threats evolve.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is my PostgreSQL environment NIS2 compliant?
That depends on your sector, role in the supply chain & existing controls. Our Security Audit maps your environment against NIS2 requirements & gives you a concrete gap analysis & action plan.
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We already have a security team. Why do we need a database-specific audit?
General security teams rarely go deep on database-level controls — pg_hba.conf, row-level security, audit logging & extension risk are PostgreSQL-specific. A database security audit complements your existing security posture, it doesn't replace it.
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How long does a security audit take?
A focused Security Audit typically takes two to five days depending on environment complexity. You receive a written findings report & recommendations roadmap at the end.
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Can you help us prepare for an ISO27001 audit?
Yes. We map your database controls against ISO27001 requirements & help you document evidence for the relevant control areas.