TDS 1341: Database Security Lab/Tutorial 1

Introduction: Terms
Database security
Degree to which data is fully protected from tampering or unauthorized acts Comprises information system and information security concepts

Introduction: Terms
Information system
A set of components working together to produce and generate accurate information Information systems then help decision makers to take wise decisions

Introduction: Terms
Information security
Consists of procedures and measures taken to protect information systems components Information security is concerned with the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data regardless of the form the data may take; print or otherwise

Q1
Database Management System (DBMS) is an integral part of Information Systems. List the basic functionalities of a DBMS

Q2
The core principles of Information Security is C.I.A. What does the acronym stand for and their meaning?

Q3
Define the following terms:
Security vulnerability Security threat Security risk

Q4
List the database environment components in order of level of protection from highest to lowest.

Q5
Explain some of the security methods used to protect the following database environment components:
Network Operating Systems

Q6
What are the generic steps of a security methodology?

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