Chapter 15. Database Auditing

Solutions in this chapter:

▪ Database Security
▪ Introduction to SQL
▪ Remote testing
▪ Local security
Summary

Introduction

In this section we're going to focus on three of the primary database systems that are available today. These are MySQL, Oracle and Microsoft Sequel server. Though there are many other database systems we will concentrate on those that predominantly form most of the systems in use today. Further all of these systems are available from the Centre for Internet Security.
NIST, DASA and the Centre for Internet Security have detailed guidelines for securing these database systems. Database systems are both the most overlooked and the most crucial areas in need of securing. Most of the reason for compliance ...

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