Securing MongoDB

This chapter explains how to secure the database itself, add users, and adjust permissions to specific collections. You will also learn how to enforce authentication and create an admin user. In addition, we will address how to configure MongoDB to use SSL/TLS.

The topics that are going to be covered in this chapter are as follows:

  • MongoDB security overview
  • Transport Layer Security
  • Authentication
  • Access control

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