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Database security News
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December 02, 2019
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Dec'19
Exposed Firebase databases hidden by Google search
A security researcher found that Google's search engine hides results for misconfigured Firebase databases that are publicly accessible on the internet.
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October 11, 2019
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Oct'19
Palo Alto Networks launches new version of Demisto SOAR platform
New features to the Demisto platform include a customizable user interface, threat intelligence, database scaling and a mobile app providing chat support and updates for users.
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May 31, 2019
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May'19
Docker vulnerability with no patch could allow root access
A security researcher disclosed a Docker bug that could allow an attacker to gain root-level access to a system. Docker signed off on the disclosure, despite a fix not yet being available.
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February 12, 2019
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Feb'19
MongoDB security head addresses database exposures
Davi Ottenheimer, MongoDB's head of product security, discusses his company's efforts to prevent accidental database exposures and why so many misconfigurations occur.
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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
Evaluate Database security Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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The developer's role in application security strategy
Developers often pay lip service about being integral to application security, but they usually don't consider vulnerabilities until much too late in the dev process. Continue Reading
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How does TLBleed abuse the Hyper-Threading feature in Intel chips?
TLBleed exploits Intel's HTT feature to leak data via side-channel attacks. Learn about how TLBleed obtains sensitive memory information from expert Michael Cobb. 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
Manage Database security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How paradigms shifting can alter the goals of attackers and defenders
The use of disruptive technology is altering the way attackers and defenders set goals for network security. Learn more about the shifting field with Matt Pascucci. Continue Reading
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How testing perspectives helps find application security flaws
Application security testing requires users to test from all the right perspectives. Discover testing techniques that help find application security flaws with expert Kevin Beaver. Continue Reading
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Picking the right focus for web application security testing
Deciding which web applications on which to focus application security testing is a challenging task. Read this list of considerations to ensure you're addressing the right areas. 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