> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://klouddb.gitbook.io/klouddb_shield/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://klouddb.gitbook.io/klouddb_shield/what-is-klouddb-shield.md).

# What is KloudDB Shield ?

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KloudDB Shield <https://github.com/klouddb/klouddbshield> serves as a comprehensive security tool designed specifically for Postgres databases, conducting over 90 essential security checks. Endorsed by professionals from companies such as Fujitsu, Percona, and Best Buy

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KloudDB Shield also offers the following additional features:

1. Centralized dashboards
2. PII Scanner&#x20;
3. Critical checks dashboard
4. Pg\_backup\_compliance extension
5. GUC drift dashboard
6. Around 100 Postgres Security Checks&#x20;
7. CIS Benchmark checks included
8. HBA Scanner
9. Inactive Users
10. Unique IPs (Prevent security breach by knowing where connections are coming from)
11. RDS/Aurora Security reports
12. Password Generator
13. Password encryptor(convert plain text to scram-sha-256  format)
14. Password leak detector
15. User checks
16. Config generator
17. Common Username detector
18. Password attack simulator
19. Pawned password detector
20. Inactive hba lines detector(Unused hba lines)
21. MySQL Security report

Kindly refer to the left navigation menu for further information. Each of the features mentioned above has its dedicated page for detailed insights.

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Please  email us at <support@klouddb.io>