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Introduction to Database Encryption




Encryption can provide strong security for data, but is that enough ? Data in a database can be accessed by many systems, but developing a database encryption strategy must take many factors into consideration. Where should the encryption be performed, for example — in the database, or in the application where the data originates? Who [...]



Database Locking – Control concurrent access of the database




Locking is a procedure used to control concurrent access of the data. A lock may deny access to other transaction in order to prevent incorrect results (if multiple people are updating the same data).

Locks can be of two types: – • Exclusive lock or Write lock • Shared lock or Read lock

- Exclusive [...]



Database Integrity




Database Integrity is the preservation of data correctly & implies the process of keeping the dbase away from accidental deletion or alteration. There are following types of integrity constraints:- • Entity integrity constraints • Referential integrity constraints • Domain integrity constraints

DATABASE SECURITY: – Database security is a measurement of confidence that the integrity of [...]



Overview of Database Security




Database security is the set of systems, processes, and procedures that protect a database from unintended activity. Unintended activity can be categorized as authenticated misuse, malicious attacks or inadvertent mistakes made by authorized individuals or processes. Database security is also a specialty within the broader discipline of computer security. The database is the entity where [...]