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Is credit card tokenization a better option than encryption?
Platform security expert Michael Cobb reviews alternatives to encryption that will help protect sensitive data. Ask the Expert
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Will a database anonymization implementation succeed?
Platform security expert Michael Cobb reviews the likelihood of success in a database anonymization implementation. Ask the Expert
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Unpatched vulnerability discovered in Microsoft SQL Server
Database security vendor Sentrigo today released some detail about a flaw discovered a year ago in Microsoft SQL Server that exposes passwords stored in memory as cleartext. Microsoft is not planning to patch this flaw. Sentrigo released a free utili... Article
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Why should we place data files on a separate partition than the OS?
You may have always been taught to install applications on a different partition than the OS, but do you actually know why? Ask the Expert
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SQL injection continues to trouble firms, lead to breaches
Security experts see the secure software development lifecycle improving, but legacy applications and Web server flaws continue to offer a rich treasure trove for attackers. Article
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Oracle issues quarterly patches, fixes database flaws
The database giant repaired critical flaws in Oracle Database, BEA WebLogic and Oracle E-Business Suite. Article
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How to prevent operating system cloning with AES 256-bit encryption
Reading a binary image file and cloning a system can lead to serious data loss. Learn how to prevent this from happening with this advice from network security expert Mike Chapple. Ask the Expert
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Are there guidelines to create a HIPAA-compliant data center?
Are there specific guidelines for creating a HIPAA compliant data center? In this expert response, security management expert David Mortman suggests resources to boost compliance. Ask the Expert
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Database monitoring, encryption vital in tight economy, Forrester says
A new report from Forrester Research Inc. examines eight database and server data security technologies and recommends small steps that can make a big difference. Article
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Understanding transparent data encryption in SQL Server 2008
Transparent data encryption can go a long way toward meeting compliance and security standards. Learn what TDE can do for you, with details on the considerations that should be made before it's implemented. Tip
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