What Security Really Means at Rare Digits
When most companies talk about security, they immediately jump to firewalls, intrusion detection, and vulnerability scans. Important? Sure. But at Rare Digits, we see security through a different lens.
For us, true security means ensuring your business-critical data is available when you need it, performing at the speed you require, and structured in ways that create genuine business value.
Rare Security Officer
Data Availability: The Security Most Businesses Actually Need
Let’s be honest—what’s more damaging to your daily operations?
- A theoretical hacker who might target your system someday
- Your database crashing during peak business hours because it can’t handle the load
For most of our clients, system availability and performance issues cause far more “security incidents” than actual breaches.
Load Distribution & System Architecture
Our security approach begins with smart system architecture that prevents bottlenecks and single points of failure:
- Intelligent read/write separation: We configure your databases to separate read operations from write operations, dramatically improving performance under high loads
- Strategic replication: Creating read replicas in multiple locations to distribute query load and provide failover capabilities
- Caching layers: Implementing Redis, Memcached, or custom caching solutions to reduce database hits for frequently accessed data
- Connection pooling optimization: Fine-tuning database connections to prevent resource exhaustion during traffic spikes
Database Performance Tuning
Security through performance isn’t just about architecture—it’s about optimization at every level:
- Query optimization: Rewriting inefficient queries that cause excessive table scans or temporary table creation
- Index strategy development: Building and maintaining the right indexes for your specific workload patterns
- Table partitioning: Implementing horizontal or vertical partitioning strategies for large tables to improve query performance
- Storage engine selection: Choosing the appropriate storage engines for different tables based on access patterns
- Regular EXPLAIN analysis: Proactively identifying query performance issues before they impact production
Monitoring & Alerting That Actually Matters
Forget generic security alerts that cry wolf. Our monitoring focuses on what actually impacts your business:
- Performance anomaly detection: AI-powered monitoring that learns your normal query patterns and alerts only on meaningful deviations
- Resource utilization tracking: Watching memory, CPU, disk I/O, and connection counts with business-context awareness
- Query performance degradation alerts: Identifying when specific queries start taking longer than their established baselines
- Replication lag monitoring: Ensuring your database replicas stay in sync with configurable thresholds
Disaster Recovery That Works
Most disaster recovery plans look great on paper but fail when needed. We focus on recovery solutions you can actually count on:
- Point-in-time recovery capabilities: Configuring and testing transaction log backups that allow restoration to any moment in time
- Automated failover testing: Regularly verifying that your failover mechanisms actually work under realistic scenarios
- Cross-region resilience: Building systems that can withstand regional outages through strategic geographic distribution
- Recovery time optimization: Continuously improving backup and restore procedures to minimize downtime
Beyond Traditional Security
Don’t worry—we haven’t forgotten about traditional security measures. We still implement:
- Access control and authentication hardening: Ensuring only authorized users access your data
- Encryption at rest and in transit: Protecting data both when stored and when moving between systems
- Security patch management: Keeping your database systems updated against known vulnerabilities
- Audit logging and compliance: Maintaining detailed logs for regulatory requirements and forensic needs
What Sets Our Approach Apart
Unlike traditional security vendors who sell fear, we sell something much more valuable: peace of mind knowing your data will be there when you need it, performing as expected, and structured to deliver business insights.
Because the most secure database in the world is useless if you can’t access it when you need to make a critical business decision.
Ready to talk about security that actually matters to your business? Contact our team to discuss how we can help ensure your data is both secure and available when you need it most.*