What Is Database Security: Standards, Threats, Protection

Database security refers to the range of tools, controls, and measures designed to establish and preserve database confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Main database security threats:

• Insider threats;
• Human error;
• Injection attacks;
• Overflow exploitation;
• Denial of service (DoS/DDoS) attacks;
• Backup attacks;
• Malware.

How are databases secure (best practices):

• Database planning;
• Configuration;
• Data classification;
• Security control;
• Discovery management;
• Vulnerability analysis;
• Administrative and network access controls;
• End-user account/device security.

Database security is one of the most important concerns throughout the data management landscape today. Follow the guide to learn more.

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