Review Questions
1. | What is database security? Explain the purpose and scope of database security. |
2. | What do you mean by threat in a database environment? List the potential threats that could affect a database system. |
3. | List the types of database security issues. |
4. | Differentiate between authorization and authentication. |
5. | Discuss each of the following terms:
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6. | What is data encryption? How is it used in database security? |
7. | Discuss the two types of data encryption mechanisms used in database security. |
8. | Using the polyalphabetic substitution method and the encryption key, SECURITY, encrypt the plaintext message ‘SELL ALL STOCKS’. |
9. | What is meant by granting and revoking ... |
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