Data auditing - SOX compliance

Discuss SOX in 500 words or more. How do logging and separation of duties help comply with SOX? How might database auditing and monitoring be utilized in SOX compliance? How can a dba use  automation to comply with SOX frameworks?

Cite your sources in-line and at the end. Provide a URL for your citations.  Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format. Do not copy without providing proper attribution. Be aware of your Safeassign score. Over 20 is too high. Use quotes to indicate where you have used other's words. 

Use the five paragraph format. Each paragraph must have at least five sentences. Include 3 quotes cited in-line and in a list of references. Include an interesting meaningful title.

It is important that you use your own words, that you cite your sources, that you comply with the instructions regarding length of your paper. Do not use spinbot or other word replacement software. It usually results in nonsense and is not a good way to learn anything.

• Overview
  This week, we will be examining the Sarbanes Oxley Act which was passed in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to securities laws.
  The Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) are the configuration standards for US Department of Defense IA and IA- enabled devices/systems.  The STIGs contain technical guidance to "lock down" information systems/software that might otherwise be vulnerable to a malicious computer attack.
  
• Required ReadingsReview the SQL Server STIG's here:
  https://iase.disa.mil/stigs/app-security/database/Pages/sql.aspx
• Required Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQagPytR-o
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ8xDBgMat8
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxusD0fMWOw
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LjUS1EHHTg
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h_lj5sWo4A