• Online, Self-Paced

This course introduces students to basic database security concepts and methodology. The course demonstrates how tools such as AppDetectivePRO and DbProtect can be used to scan databases in order to uncover configuration mistakes, identification and access control issues, missing patches or any toxic combination of settings that could lead to escalation-of-privilege or denial-of-service attacks, data leakage or unauthorized modification of data.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify database scan tools such as AppDetectivePRO and DbProtect
  • Describe the purpose of such tools in the context of basic database security concepts and methodology

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Risk Management
  • Software Development
  • Systems Development
  • Test and Evaluation

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

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