PostgreSQL audit logging,
beyond pgaudit.
pgaudit means a shared_preload_libraries change, a restart window, and raw log lines someone still has to parse, retain, and alert on. DB Audit turns Postgres audit data into policies, sub-second alerts, and compliance reports — RDS and Aurora included.
DB Audit vs. native auditing alone
pgaudit gives you log lines. It does not give you retention, alerting, or evidence. Here is the difference in practice.
| Feature | DB Audit | Native auditing alone |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | 5-minute connector | postgresql.conf edit + restart |
| RDS / Aurora | Built-in CloudWatch collection | Manual log plumbing |
| Output | Structured events, full context | Raw log lines to parse |
| Alerting | <1s AI detection | None — logs only |
| Compliance reports | Pre-built PCI, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR | Build your own |
Collection methods, engine-native
DB Audit collects from PostgreSQL using its native audit facilities — structured, low-overhead, and configured from the console.
Native audit via pgaudit
RecommendedDirect integration with the pgaudit and pg_stat_statements extensions turns Postgres audit output into structured, real-time events — full query text, parameters, and session context included.
CloudWatch Logs
For RDS and Aurora, DB Audit collects PostgreSQL logs straight from CloudWatch — no database configuration, no extension install, no restart window.
One platform, every database
PostgreSQL first — and 19 more engines under the same policy. One console for the whole estate.
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Your infrastructure, our operations
Run in our cloud or your data center — air-gapped included. Either way, we handle the install, updates, and monitoring. You never rack an appliance.
Fully managed installation and operations — you focus on compliance, we run the infrastructure
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- ✓ We install, configure, and maintain
- ✓ Automatic updates and scaling
- ✓ 24/7 monitoring and support
- ✓ 99.9% SLA guaranteed
On-Premise
Fully managed in your environment
- ✓ We install and operate in your data center
- ✓ Your data never leaves your network
- ✓ Remote management and updates
- ✓ Air-gapped environments supported
One connector block, minutes to first event
Point DB Audit at PostgreSQL and collection starts — no agents on your database hosts, no log plumbing to build.
Save 90% on annual licensing
One line item, priced on the databases you monitor — no per-core licensing surprises, no appliance refresh cycles. Custom quote in 24 hours.
Compliance reporting, built in
Pre-built policies and reports for SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS ship with the platform — audit-ready from day one, not after a services engagement.
Common questions, answered
Do I need to install pgaudit myself?
For self-managed Postgres, pgaudit is a standard extension and the connector docs walk through enabling it. On RDS and Aurora, DB Audit collects from CloudWatch instead — no extension, no restart required.
Which PostgreSQL versions are supported?
PostgreSQL 9.6 and later, self-managed or in the cloud — including RDS and Aurora.
What does it cost?
Pricing is per database monitored, typically about 90% less than a legacy DAM platform. Contact us for a quote on your environment.
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