Chapter 15
Databases and Storage Systems
In This Chapter
Testing and exploiting database flaws
Finding storage weaknesses
Ferreting out sensitive information
Countering database and storage abuse
Attacks against databases and storage systems can be very serious because thatâs where âthe goodsâ are located, and the bad guys are well aware of that. These attacks can occur across the Internet or on the internal network when external attackers and malicious insiders exploit any number of vulnerabilities. These attacks can also occur via the web application through SQL injection.
Diving into Databases
Database systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle, have lurked behind the scenes, but their value and their vulnerabilities have finally come to the forefront. Yes, even the mighty Oracle that was once claimed to be unhackable is susceptible to similar exploits as its competition. With the slew of regulatory requirements governing database security, hardly any business can hide from the risks that lie within because practically every business (large and small) uses ...
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