Category: Common Database Vulnerabilities

• Common Database Vulnerabilities: Defects

  

  2014-10-02 - Common Database Vulnerabilities, General, Security, Series, TDD, tSQLt

  Defects are a nuisance. However, they often lead to bigger problems. You might find your code corruption data by updating the wrong records or opening up gaping security holes allowing users to see other users’ data. Find out how to protect yourself from this danger.

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• Common Database Vulnerabilities: Data Inference

  

  2014-09-30 - Common Database Vulnerabilities, General, Security, Series

  Data inference allows attackers to infer protected information from legitimately accessible data. Read on to find out what data inference entails and how you can protect your data.

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• Common Database Vulnerabilities: Weak Audit Trail

  

  2014-09-25 - Audit, Common Database Vulnerabilities, General, Security, Series

  A weak audit trail makes a post-breach-investigation hard. Discover how an effective strategy can act as a deterrent and might be a regulatory requirement.

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• Common Database Vulnerabilities: Flawed Key Management

  

  2014-09-23 - Common Database Vulnerabilities, Cryptography, General, HIPAA, PCI DSS, Security, Series

  Encrypting important data is not enough. You also need to handle the encryption keys correctly. Read on to see what flawed key management can result in.

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• Common Database Vulnerabilities: Missing Segregation

  

  2014-08-31 - Common Database Vulnerabilities, General, Security, Series

  Segregation of Duties, the separation of power into different roles, plays an important part in designing an effective security strategy for your business. Discover how to apply this concept when it comes to database security.

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