Limit database privileges

The key element of database security is access control privileges for everyone, from DBA to application schema. To limit database privileges, create multiple database user accounts with a minimum level of privilege for their usage environments. You should also grant an application with the minimum possible access to the database. Unless absolutely necessary, do not allow DROP, DELETE, and so on.

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