Database Security Threats and Countermeasures

The provided content discusses the importance of data management and security in a Database Management System (DBMS). It highlights the need to understand the different layers of a DBMS and how they relate to each other for effective management. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of database security, citing threats such as excessive privilege abuse, SQL injection, malware, and DB misconfiguration and vulnerabilities. To counter these threats, the content recommends implementing access control policies, using stored procedures instead of direct queries, and regularly updating passwords and accounts. The paper also touches on the CIA triad (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) and data loss prevention strategies. Finally, it concludes that MakeBelieve must define, design, and implement a strong security policy to protect its database environment.