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SQLServer Tutorial - 20. Database Security

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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21. Database Backup