Tag: Database security

Introduction to Database Security In today's digitized world, the heart of any organization's IT infrastructure is arguably its database systems. Databases host a wide range of information, from sensitive customer data to proprietary business intelligence — which makes them a top target for...

Customers want digital experiences that make their lives easier and wallets lighter. However, they have a complicated relationship with their personal data. They don’t trust most companies, but they also won’t stop sharing information with them.  Salesforce’s 2020 State of the...

Hardening the various systems across your network helps you improve your cybersecurity posture level and block attacks. Hardening includes regular patching of known software vulnerabilities and turning off nonessential services on each system to reduce the number of processes that can be...

Today, organizations have a variety of options for storing the data they generate, collect and use. Options for data repositories include: Relational database Data warehouse Data lake Data mart Operational data store Choosing the best option for a given business situation...

For anyone managing a SQL Server database, understanding permissions is critical to ensuring that only authorized users are able to view and modify data. This article explains the different types of SQL Server permissions, including server-level and database-level user permissions, and provides...

IT is a thrilling world, full of unpredictable cybersecurity threats. Databases in particular are a place where you always need to watch out for perils and pitfalls. With Halloween fast approaching, we offer some hair-raising database stories to make you feel the terrifying spirit of the...

As a database administrator (DBA), you need a solid grasp of database security basics to manage your systems confidently. Having strong database security knowledge will allow you to protect your organization's sensitive and business-critical information by following best practices and ensuring...