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20.1 Introduction to Database Security
Overview of database security principles and objectives
Importance of protecting data integrity, confidentiality, and availability
Common security threats and vulnerabilities in database systems
20.2 Authentication and Authorization
Authentication mechanisms for database access (password-based, certificate-based, multi-factor authentication)
Authorization concepts: Role-based access control (RBAC), discretionary access control (DAC), mandatory access control (MAC)
Implementing user authentication and authorization in database systems
20.3 Encryption Techniques
Encryption fundamentals: Symmetric encryption, asymmetric encryption, hashing
Securing data at rest and in transit using encryption
Key management best practices and techniques for secure key storage
20.4 Database Auditing and Compliance
Importance of database auditing for security and compliance
Auditing mechanisms and tools provided by database management systems (DBMS)
Compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and their impact on database security
20.5 Database Security Models
Overview of database security models: Bell-LaPadula, Biba, Clark-Wilson
Database security policies and enforcement mechanisms
Applying security models to enforce data integrity and confidentiality
20.6 Database Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
Identifying and assessing database vulnerabilities
Conducting penetration testing to evaluate database security posture
Tools and techniques for vulnerability scanning and assessment
20.7 Database Hardening and Configuration Management
Best practices for securing database installations and configurations
Database hardening techniques: Disabling unnecessary services, applying patches and updates, configuring firewall rules
Continuous configuration monitoring and management
20.8 Database Security Monitoring and Incident Response
Implementing database security monitoring tools and techniques
Detecting and responding to security incidents in database systems
Incident response procedures and best practices for mitigating security breaches
20.9 Secure Coding Practices for Databases
Secure coding principles for database applications
Preventing SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other common vulnerabilities
Input validation, parameterized queries, and prepared statements
20.10 Database Backup and Recovery for Security
Importance of database backup and recovery in security strategies
Backup encryption and integrity verification techniques
Disaster recovery planning and procedures for database security incidents
20.11 Database Security in Cloud Environments
Security considerations for cloud-based databases
Shared responsibility model for database security in cloud environments
Securing data in transit and at rest in cloud databases
20.12 Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Database Security
Overview of emerging technologies impacting database security
Future directions in database security research and development
Addressing security challenges in evolving database architectures (e.g., distributed databases, NoSQL databases)
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