Database Security
Database security represents a system comprised of systems, procedures and processes intended to protect the databases from unintended activity, whether it refers to authenticated users with unintended usage, malicious attacks or unintended mistakes made by legitimate users or even system processes.
The DMZ firewalls, coupled with network and host IPSes were the traditional solutions to protect the databases., especially against unauthorized access. As the unintended traffic can be proliferated also by legitimate users, additional layers of security have to be in place: access control, auditing, encryption and integrity controls.
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Database activity monitoring (DAM) / Database Firewall (DBF) monitors database activity to identify fraudulent, illegal or other undesirable behavior, by using embedded knowledge about database structures and access to analytics and reporting and enforce policies and ...
Database encryption is the technology used data protection from databases. Encryption can applied to the contents through native database functions or externally with third party tool. Database encryption can be classified in two basic types: Transparent/External Encryption ...
Database vulnerability assessments solutions transparently scan the databases for known vulnerabilities and against security standards and compliance. They operate independently of the database management system (DBMS) audit functionality of the database itself. On the other ...
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McAfee Brings Security to the MySQL Open-Source Database Community
Free Downloadable Audit Plug-in for MySQL Allows Users to Capture Detailed MySQL Database Activity Information SANTA CLARA, Calif. – March 26, 2012 – McAfeehas announced the availability of a free open-source audit plug-in for MySQL database users to capture complete detailed activity audits from their databases. The free-of-charge plug-in was created and developed by McAfee as part of a new set of features for its award-winningdatabase security solution. The new plug-in helps small and medium-sized businesses as well as larger enterprises satisfy audit ...
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The Anatomy of an Anonymous Attack
Imperva’s Hacker Intelligence Summary Report During 2011, Imperva witnessed an assault by the hacktivist group ‘Anonymous’ that lasted 25 days. Our observations give insightful information on Anonymous, including a detailed analysis of hacking methods, as well as an examination of how social media provides a communications platform for recruitment and attack coordination. Hacktivism has grown dramatically in the past year and has become a priority for security organizations worldwide. Understanding Anonymous’ attack methods will help organizations ...
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New McAfee Database Security Solution Offers Businesses of All Sizes Complete Threat Protection
Features New Protection for Teradata Databases, Free Database Audit Plug-in for MySQL and Ability to Manage Database Security Outside of its Own Silo RSA Conference 2012 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RSA CONFERENCE--McAfee today announced its new McAfee Database Activity Monitoring solution offering reliable, real-time protection for business-critical databases. The solution enables organizations to achieve much greater security management efficiency through its incorporation into the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator centralized security management platform. “Typically, ...
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Imperva Introduces Data Security for Microsoft SharePoint
SecureSphere for SharePoint protects sensitive information from data leaks, security threats Redwood Shores, CA – October 4, 2011 – Imperva, a pioneer and leader of a new category of data security solutions for high-value business data in the data center, announced today the availability of SecureSphere for SharePoint, its new data security solution to help businesses protect sensitive data stored in Microsoft SharePoint. As part of Imperva's cornerstone data security suite, SecureSphere for SharePoint addresses the unique security requirements ...
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McAfee Highlights Discrepancy Between Data Center Security Perceptions and Reality
Report from Gabriel Consulting Group Reflects Need for Clear Security Standards and Prioritization SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 3, 2011 — McAfee today released the results of a survey conducted by Gabriel Consulting Group (GCG), an independent analyst firm, showing a serious disconnect between security perceptions and reality among IT Enterprise security managers. The 2011 Data Center Security Survey focused on security issues and solutions among 147 enterprise data center mangers responsible for data centers of all sizes. GCG found that the majority of respondents ...
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