Securing Databases

Having weak passwords, password sharing, corruption of data, and other human errors are the causes of reported data breaches. We’ve seen how we can add a security layer to web apps and VMs.

Web applications connect with databases where all our data is stored. So, it’s important to have a secure database. In simple terms, database security measures are designed to establish and preserve database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. We can follow best practices to secure our databases.

Database security threats

There are chances that an organization doesn’t follow best practices and as a result, many software vulnerabilities or configurations could result in breaches. Let’s look at some known causes and types of database security cyber threats:

Keynote: The graph below shows million-dollar losses caused by cyberattack incidents. The graph’s source data is taken from the Cybersecurity Ventures report.

SQL/NoSQL injection attacks

This threat involves the use of NoSQL and SQL attack strings in database queries. These attack strings are typically generated by exploiting vulnerabilities in web application forms or through HTTP requests. If developers fail to adhere to secure coding practices and organizations do not carry out regular vulnerability testing, any database can be affected by this threat.

DoS/DDoS attacks

In a DoS attack, attackers take advantage of services by inundating them with a high volume of fraudulent requests. As a consequence, the server’s stability is compromised, rendering it unable to handle legitimate requests from genuine users and potentially leading to a system crash.

On the other hand, in a DDoS attack, the attacker generates an overwhelming amount ...