Tech Center: DBA Guide to Improved Security
A Database Administrator's Guide to Improved Security
While most infosec pros have become painfully aware of the threats posed to their organizations' databases, many of those who create and maintain structured data stores still don't fully understand the danger. This security primer is designed to open DBAs' eyes to the risks posed by poor database security—and supply current best practices that can help prevent threats from becoming reality.
Table of Contents
2 About the Author
3 Executive Summary
4 Figure 1: DB Security:Doing It Right Pays
8 Figure 2: Security by Committee?
10 Figure 3: Database Controls Automation
11 Figure 4: Accountability Needed for Auditing
About the Author
Ericka Chickowski is an experienced business and technology journalist who specializes in coverage of IT security, regulatory compliance, business alignment, project management and IT employment.
In addition to her work for Dark Reading and InformationWeek, Chickowski’s perspectives on technology have appeared in a number of trade and consumer magazines, including CIO Insight, Baseline, Entrepreneur and Consumers Digest. She has covered the IT security industry extensively over the last six years, gaining particular insight and expertise while working as the West Coast bureau chief for SC Magazine. Chickowski graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Washington and currently resides in San Diego. Readers may contact her at ericka@chickowski.com.
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