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Database Security:

Authentication and
Authorization Deep Dive
This presentation will guide you through the essential principles of database
security, encompassing user authentication, authorization, and best practices
for safeguarding your valuable data.
Understanding the Fundamentals of Database
Security
Data Confidentiality Data Integrity Data Availability

Protecting sensitive information from Ensuring the accuracy and consistency of Guaranteeing reliable access to data.
unauthorized access. Employ encryption data. Utilize validation, auditing, and Implement redundancy, backups, and
and access control mechanisms. transaction control. disaster recovery plans.
User Authentication
Methods and Best Practices
1 Password-based 2 Multi-factor
Authentication Authentication (MFA)
A common approach but Enhanced security, combining
requires strong passwords, multiple verification factors
password complexity rules, for increased protection.
and regular updates. Requires a password and a
secondary device.

3 Biometric Authentication
Leverages unique biological traits, such as fingerprints or facial
recognition, for secure access.
Role-Based Access Control
(RBAC) Implementation

User Roles Permissions Access Control


Lists (ACLs)
Users assigned specific Specific actions users
roles, defining their can perform within the Fine-grained control,
permissions and access database. allowing admins to
levels. specify permissions for
individual users.
Permission Management
and Access Levels

1 Read-Only Access
Users can only view data without modifying it.

2 Read-Write Access
Users can view, modify, and update data.

3 Administrative Access
Full control over the database, including management of
users, permissions, and data.
Advanced Authorization Techniques and Security Patterns

Attribute-Based Access Control Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC) Least Privilege Principle
(ABAC)
Define access control policies based on Users should only have access to the
Flexible authorization based on user specific conditions or rules. information and resources they need to
attributes, resource attributes, and context. perform their job duties.
Common Security
Vulnerabilities and
Mitigation Strategies
SQL Injection Data Leakage
Malicious code injected into SQL Unauthorized disclosure of
queries, potentially leading to sensitive information.
data theft or modification.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)


Injecting malicious scripts into a web application, potentially stealing
credentials or executing unauthorized actions.
Real-world Implementation Examples and Best
Practices
Implementing strong authentication and authorization mechanisms is crucial for securing your database. Best practices include using
multi-factor authentication, applying RBAC, and continuously monitoring for potential threats.

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