Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: : Database security is a crucial factor in safeguarding sensitive data in today's information-centric world. As organizations increasingly rely on databases for storing and managing vast volumes of data, ensuring the security of databases has become a top priority. This paper proposes a methodology for enhancing database security by addressing identified challenges and attacks. The methodology involves various steps, including identifying and assessing potential threats, evaluating existing security measures, implementing multi-layered defense, enforcing the principle of least privilege, regularly updating and patching DBMS, conducting regular security audits, providing user awareness training, implementing data encryption, monitoring and logging database activities, developing an incident response plan, staying updated with the latest research and best practices, and continuously improving security measures. By following this methodology, organizations can effectively enhance the security of their databases and safeguard critical data from potential attacks and breaches. Emphasis is placed on regular review and updates to security measures to proactively address evolving threats and ensure continuous protection of sensitive data.
Institution: Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4366001200