Publisher Description

As a society that relies on technology to thrive, we face a growing number of potentially catastrophic threats to network security daily. DATABASE SECURITY delivers the know-how and skills IT Professionals must have to protect technology infrastructures, intellectual property, and the company's prosperity. From database installation and testing to auditing and SQL Injection, DATABASE this text delves into the essential processes and protocols that prevent intrusions, while reinforcing each topic with eye-opening, real-world examples. Unlike most texts on database security, which take a computer scientist's analytical approach, Database Security focuses on implementation, and was written expressly for the expanding field of Information Technology careers.

Author Biography

Alfred Basta, PhD, is a professor of mathematics, cryptography, and information security as well as a professional speaker on topics in Internet security, networking, and cryptography. He is a member of many associations including the Mathematical Association of America. Dr. Basta's other publications include MATHEMATICS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, LINUX OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION, and DATABASE SECURITY. Melissa Zgola is a Professor of Network Technology, Information Security, and Software Architecture. She is a member of A.C.M.'s Special Interest Group for Information Technology Education as well as the Information System Security Association.

Table of Contents

1. Security and Information Technology.2. Database Review.3. Database Installation: MySQL.4. Database Installation: SQL Server.5. Database Installation: Oracle.6. Passwords, Profiles, Privileges, and Roles.7. SQL Injection I: Identification.8. SQL Injection II: Exploitation and Defense.9. Database Security Auditing.10. Database Security Testing.

Review

1. Security and Information Technology. 2. Database Review. 3. Database Installation: MySQL. 4. Database Installation: SQL Server. 5. Database Installation: Oracle. 6. Passwords, Profiles, Privileges, and Roles. 7. SQL Injection I: Identification. 8. SQL Injection II: Exploitation and Defense. 9. Database Security Auditing. 10. Database Security Testing.

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1. Security and Information Technology.2. Database Review.3. Database Installation: MySQL.4. Database Installation: SQL Server.5. Database Installation: Oracle.6. Passwords, Profiles, Privileges, and Roles.7. SQL Injection I: Identification.8. SQL Injection II: Exploitation and Defense.9. Database Security Auditing.10. Database Security Testing.

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1. Security and Information Technology. 2. Database Review. 3. Database Installation: MySQL. 4. Database Installation: SQL Server. 5. Database Installation: Oracle. 6. Passwords, Profiles, Privileges, and Roles. 7. SQL Injection I: Identification. 8. SQL Injection II: Exploitation and Defense. 9. Database Security Auditing. 10. Database Security Testing.

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