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Server security for

database attack
prevention
Securing your server software is a critical step in minimizing the
potential for database attacks. Database vulnerabilities often
exploit weaknesses in the server environment, so it's crucial to
configure your server securely.
by Aster Belete
Server security for database attack
prevention
Update and Patch
Regularly updating your server software,
including the operating system, web server (e.g.,
Apache, Nginx), and database server (e.g.,
MySQL, PostgreSQL), is a foundational practice in
security. Ensure that security patches are applied
promptly to address known vulnerabilities and
enhance overall system resilience.

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Firewall Configuration
Configure a firewall to control incoming and
outgoing traffic. Limit access to only necessary
ports, blocking unused ports to reduce the attack
surface. Implement rules to restrict access to the
database server to trusted IP addresses,
enhancing network security.
Secure Database Configuration
Secure Database Configuration Encryption

Enhance the security of your Enable encryption for data in transit


database by changing default by implementing protocols like
credentials and usernames. Disable TLS/SSL. Ensure that database
unnecessary database services and connections are encrypted to protect
features, reducing potential attack sensitive information during
vectors. Implement strong password transmission, making it more
policies for database users to challenging for attackers to intercept
mitigate the risk of unauthorized or manipulate data.
access.
Secure Database Configuration

1 Access Controls 2 Database Auditing


Implement robust access Enable database auditing
controls and permissions for features to log and monitor
database users. Adhere to the activities within the database.
principle of least privilege, Regularly review these logs to
granting users only the detect and respond to
minimum necessary permissions suspicious or unauthorized
for their tasks. Regularly review activities. Set up alerts for
and update user permissions to anomalous events to enhance
maintain a secure
Backup and environment.
Recovery proactive threat detection.
Security Headers
3 4
Establish regular backup Configure security headers in
procedures for your databases. your web server to bolster
Store backups securely and overall security. Implement
regularly test the restoration headers such as HTTP Strict
process to ensure data recovery Transport Security (HSTS) to
in the event of a successful enforce secure connections and
attack or data loss. protect against certain types of
Server security for database attack
prevention

Limiting SQL Injection Risks Web Application Firewall (WAF)


Protect against SQL injection Consider implementing a Web
attacks by using parameterized Application Firewall (WAF) to filter
queries or prepared statements. and monitor HTTP traffic between
Avoid constructing dynamic SQL your web application and the
queries based on user input, as internet. WAFs can detect and
this can expose vulnerabilities that prevent common web application
attackers may exploit. attacks, including those targeting
databases.
Regular Security Audits Secure File Permissions
Conduct regular security audits Set appropriate file permissions
and vulnerability assessments to for configuration files and
identify potential weaknesses. sensitive directories. Limit access
Utilize security scanning tools to to critical files, ensuring that only
assess the system's integrity and authorized users have read and
promptly address any identified write permissions. Proper file
vulnerabilities. permissions are crucial for
preventing unauthorized access to
sensitive information.
Server security for database attack
prevention

Server Hardening Monitor and Respond Educate and Train


Users
Follow server hardening Establish monitoring
best practices, such as systems to detect Educate database users
disabling unnecessary unusual or suspicious and administrators on
services and limiting activities on your security best practices.
the use of root or server. Implement an Raise awareness about
administrator accounts. incident response plan social engineering
Server hardening to respond swiftly to threats and emphasize
measures contribute to security incidents, the importance of
a more secure server minimizing the potential safeguarding
environment and impact of an attack. credentials. A well-
reduce the risk of informed user base
unauthorized access. contributes to the
overall security posture

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