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Database security News
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December 05, 2017
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Dec'17
Keyboard data leak exposes millions of personal records
A keyboard data leak by mobile developer Ai.type exposed millions of personal records through misconfigured MongoDB database settings.
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May 13, 2016
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May'16
DHS warns on actively exploited SAP Java vulnerability
DHS US-CERT warns of a patched SAP Java vulnerability from 2010 that has enabled breaches at three dozen global enterprises due to configuration issues.
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October 22, 2015
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Oct'15
Experts say Oracle patches need to be faster
Oracle patches 154 flaws in its quarterly update. Experts said patches need to be released faster, but Oracle stands by its release schedule.
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June 02, 2015
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Jun'15
Insecure mobile cloud backups leave millions of credentials exposed
Researchers find that insecure implementation of cloud backups by mobile apps may affect hundreds of thousands of apps and leave as many as 56 million credentials exposed.
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Database protection methods expand to shield data from attackers
Database vendors have beefed up the security tools in their software -- and that's a good thing because attackers are increasingly targeting database systems to steal sensitive data. Continue Reading
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MD5
The MD5 hashing algorithm is a one-way cryptographic function that accepts a message of any length as input and returns as output a fixed-length digest value to be used for authenticating the original message. Continue Reading
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Data obfuscation techniques: Best practices and design approaches
Expert Ajay Kumar revisits the topic of data obfuscation techniques and explores the architectures, approaches and best practices for protecting enterprise data. Continue Reading
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Database security issues shadow distributed data architectures
As companies distribute data across various platforms, they may need to pay more attention to securing it in databases and other repositories where security is far from baked in. Continue Reading
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How data obfuscation techniques can help protect enterprises
Data obfuscation techniques can help enterprises protect corporate information and limit risks of data exposure or leaks. Expert Ajay Kumar explains how these techniques work. Continue Reading
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Countering the latest mobile app security threats
Initially, concerns about mobile security were centered around basic controls such as remote wipe. Naturally, though, the focus has shifted to the heart of the mobile enterprise: the app. Mobile app security threats are in their early days, and the ... Continue Reading
Manage Database security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Application security programs: Establishing reasonable requirements
Creating security program requirements can be a challenging task, especially with application security. In this tip, Kevin Beaver shares several ways to create an effective program. Continue Reading
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How layered security can help and hinder application security
The growth of technology includes the growth of layered security. Join expert Kevin Beaver as he explains the pros and cons of layered defenses for application security. Continue Reading
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How are Linear eMerge E3 systems vulnerable to attacks?
ICS-CERT issued a warning about a new vulnerability in Nortek Linear eMerge E3 products. Discover what this vulnerability is and how it affects access control for enterprises. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Database security Issues
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Rising database security threats require attention -- and action
Data management teams are asking more questions about data security, Gartner analyst Merv Adrian says in a Q&A. But new factors are complicating the process of securing databases, he adds. Continue Reading
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Protecting data on the go
Ever since the dawn of the BYOD era, personal and business data have comingled. Enterprise security pros need to not only secure company-owned devices; they must also protect the business data that ends up, inevitably, on smartphones, tablets and ... Continue Reading
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Three steps to better mobile app security
Better mobile app security in the enterprise starts with a few steps -- protect data confidentiality, integrity and access. Continue Reading