Chapter 11. Databases and Database Security

Databases are significant components of any major Web application, and database security is an important part of the application's overall security. In this chapter, you'll be introduced to JDBC and the capabilities it provides. You'll learn how to develop applications that access databases via JDBC. You'll also learn about the security issues involved with developing Web-based database applications.

What Is a Database?

A database is a collection of data that is organized so that it can be easily searched and updated. The most important feature of a database is its organization, which supports both ease of use and efficient data retrieval. Consider an office that is organized with numbered file cabinets ...

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