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Security of Data is the only security that should be considered. |
False. Data of other system components should also be considered (eg. Physical)
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Threat |
Any situation or event that can adversely affect a system and consequentially an organisation. Are either Tangible or Intangible. |
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Extent of Damage |
Depends on counter-measures and contingency plans. (eg. When the last data backup was performed)
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Threat to System: Comms Network |
- Wire tapping - Breaking of cables |
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Threat to System: DBMS and Apps |
- Failure of Security implementations - Theft of programs - Program alteration |
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Common Countermeasures |
- Authorization - Access Control Lists - Views - Backup and Recovery |
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Countermeasure: Checkpoint |
Allows recovery manager to begin recovery from a short period rather than recovering the entire day. |
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Countermeasure: Integrity |
Prevent data from becoming invalid. |
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Countermeasure: Encryption |
Encoding data to prevent plain-text display of data. |
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Countermeasure: RAID |
Allows fault tolerance via Parity or error-correcting method of storing data. Increases performance via data striping. |
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Database Administrator (DBA) |
Responsible for logical and physical database design and dealing with security, performance and availability of DB. |
