Database Security Audit

A database security audit is a process of evaluating the security measures for a database system to ensure that it is protected from unauthorised access, theft or corruption.

The purpose of a database security audit is to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities and to make recommendations to improve the security of the database. 

A database security audit typically includes the following steps:

Database Security Check
Database Security Check

1

Authentication and authorisation check

A review of the authentication and authorisation mechanisms of the database to ensure that only authorised users have access to sensitive data.

2

Review of data encryption

A review of the data encryption in place to ensure that sensitive data is properly protected.

3

Checking the firewall configuration

The audit includes a thorough examination of firewall settings to ensure that they effectively philtre unauthorised access and potential cyber threats. Particular attention is paid to rules that prevent database-specific vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting. The check also confirms that only important ports are open and that the firewall software has been updated with the latest security patches.