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Security Concepts Presentation

The document covers key concepts in authentication, authorization, encryption, and database security. It discusses various methods for verifying identity, the evolution of encryption, and best practices for storage and database security. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of risk remediation, regular backups, and monitoring for maintaining data integrity and security.

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Security Concepts Presentation

The document covers key concepts in authentication, authorization, encryption, and database security. It discusses various methods for verifying identity, the evolution of encryption, and best practices for storage and database security. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of risk remediation, regular backups, and monitoring for maintaining data integrity and security.

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Authentication, Encryption,

Storage & Database Security


Lecture Notes
Authentication

• Process of verifying identity of a user or


system
• Methods: passwords, biometrics, tokens, MFA
• Ensures access is granted to legitimate entities
Authorization

• Determines what an authenticated user can


access
• Based on roles, policies, access control lists
(ACLs)
• Implements least privilege principle
Brief History of Encryption

• Ancient ciphers (Caesar cipher, Enigma


machine)
• Modern encryption emerged with computing
power
• Focus on secure digital communication
Symmetric-Key Cryptography

• Uses the same key for encryption and


decryption
• Fast and efficient for bulk data
• Examples: AES, DES, Blowfish
Public Key Cryptography

• Uses key pairs: public and private


• Asymmetric encryption enables secure key
exchange
• Examples: RSA, ECC
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• Manages digital certificates and key pairs


• Ensures trust with Certificate Authorities (CAs)
• Used in HTTPS, email encryption, digital
signatures
Storage Security Evolution

• From physical security to complex digital


protections
• Focus shifted to data-at-rest encryption and
redundancy
Modern Storage Security

• Encryption at rest and in transit


• Access control and secure storage media
• Cloud storage security considerations
Risk Remediation

• Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities


• Backup strategies, RAID, failover systems
• Disaster recovery planning
Storage Security Best Practices

• Use strong encryption


• Implement least privilege access
• Regularly update and patch storage systems
• Monitor and audit storage access
General Database Security
Concepts

• Protect confidentiality, integrity, and


availability of data
• Prevent unauthorized access and tampering
Understanding Database Security
Layers

• Network security, system security, database


engine security
• Layered approach enhances protection
Understanding Database-Level
Security

• User roles, permissions, and schema


restrictions
• Encryption and stored procedures for sensitive
data
Using Application Security

• Secure input validation and queries (e.g.,


prevent SQL injection)
• Application-level authentication and
authorization
Database Backup and Recovery

• Regular backups protect against data loss


• Test recovery procedures periodically
• Store backups securely, ideally off-site or in
the cloud
Keeping Servers Up to Date

• Apply security patches and updates promptly


• Use automated patch management tools
• Monitor for vulnerabilities and updates
Database Auditing and Monitoring

• Track user activity and changes to data


• Use logs for forensic analysis and compliance
• Automated tools can help detect suspicious
behavior

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