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Introduction to

Security and API


Usage
This presentation will explore the essential concepts of security,
API usage, and how they connect with databases.

by Shreya Deshpande
What is a Database?
A database is a structured collection of data, organized for
efficient storage and retrieval.

Organized Data Efficient Access


Data is stored in a Databases enable fast
structured format, making and efficient retrieval of
it easy to access and specific information from
manage. large datasets.

Data Integrity
Databases ensure data consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
Database Concepts
Various concepts underpin database functionality.

Relational Database SQL NoSQL

Data is organized into tables Structured Query Language Non-relational databases are
with rows and columns, (SQL) is a standard language more flexible, handling
establishing relationships used to interact with relational unstructured data and
between entities. databases. accommodating various data
models.
Database Browser
Database browsers are tools used to visually interact with databases.

Table View
Displays data in a tabular format, allowing users to
view, edit, and filter information.

Query Builder
Provides a graphical interface for constructing SQL
queries without writing complex code.

Schema Editor
Enables users to modify the structure of databases,
including creating and modifying tables and
columns.
Creating a Database
Creating a database involves defining its structure and setting up
data storage mechanisms.

1 Schema Design
Defining the structure of the database, including
tables, columns, and relationships.

2 Data Type Selection


Choosing the appropriate data types for each column,
such as text, numeric, or date.

3 Data Population
Adding initial data into the database tables, ensuring
consistency and accuracy.
Securing Database
Connections
Protecting database connections is paramount for data security.

1 Authentication 2 Authorization
Implementing robust Granting specific
authentication permissions to users,
mechanisms to verify allowing them to access
user identities and only the data they
restrict access. need.

3 Encryption 4 Firewall
Encrypting data in Protecting the database
transit and at rest to server from
prevent unauthorized unauthorized network
access or interception. traffic and potential
threats.
Best Practices for API Usage
API usage requires following best practices to ensure security
and reliability.

Rate Limiting Limiting the number of


requests an API can
receive per unit of time.

Input Validation Validating user inputs to


prevent malicious data
injection.
Error Handling Implementing robust error
handling mechanisms to
handle unexpected errors
gracefully.
API Key Management Managing API keys to
secure access and track
API usage.
Conclusion and Key
Takeaways
Securing database connections and implementing best practices for API
usage is essential for ensuring data integrity and user privacy.

Data Security Authentication


Protecting data from Verifying user identities to grant
unauthorized access, appropriate access.
modification, or deletion.

Authorization API Security


Controlling user permissions to Implementing security measures
specific resources and to protect API endpoints and data
operations. exchange.

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