10 Principles of Database Security Program Design

Relational databases and big data stores are a prime target for attackers due to the amount of sensitive information residing within, such as customer information, intellectual property and proprietary secrets. Yet many businesses fall victim to database intrusions because of common database flaws. To address their ever-expanding network perimeters that become more porous as they swell, organizations need to push data security deeper. Reducing the risk of compromise and fulfilling compliance requirements requires extending data protection measures all the way through to the database.