DATABASE SECURITY
CONTENT
- Introduction to Database Security
- Definition of Database Security
- The Significance of Data Security
- Key Security Objectives
- Types of Database Security Controls
Introduction to Database Security
Database management systems (DBMS) play an increasingly pivotal role in storing critical enterprise information. This data, residing within a DBMS, serves as a vital corporate asset, underscoring the importance of database security.
Definition of Database Security
Database security encompasses a spectrum of measures aimed at safeguarding a database or database management software against illicit use, malicious threats, and cyberattacks.
The Significance of Data Security
Data security is imperative in preserving the integrity and confidentiality of information. It acts as a bulwark against corruption and unauthorized access, ensuring privacy and protection of personal data. Data security is an integral facet of the broader discipline of information security.
Understanding Data
Data constitutes the foundational form of information, organized in tables with rows and columns, residing within databases, network servers, and personal computers.
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