Database Security

The focus of this study is that of database security. Databases and database technology are such that play critical roles in the use of computers whether it be in business, electronic commerce, engineering, medicine, genetics, law, education or other such entities requiring the use of computer technology. A database is quite simply a collection of data that is related such as a database containing customer information, supplier information, employee information, project databases, and the sort. Some databases are small while others are of a great size and quite complex. A database management system is "a general purpose software system that facilitates the processes of defining, constructing, manipulating, and sharing databases among various users and applications." (Oracle Security, 1998, p.1) Defining a database is reported to involve "specifying the data types, structures and constraints of the data to be stored in the database." (Oracle Security, 1998, p.1)

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