Database Defense Mastery: Securing Your Most Valuable Assets

Join our Database Defense Mastery course to safeguard your organization's critical data assets by mastering the art of database security, perfect for developers and DBAs.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Identify and mitigate database vulnerabilities.

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Implement robust security strategies and controls.

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Analyze and reinforce authentication processes.

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Utilize encryption for data protection.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 2 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • Database administrators (DBAs)
  • System administrators
  • Software developers
  • Enterprise IT professionals

Description

In today's environment, databases are prime targets. With threats from cybercriminals and data breaches on the rise, mastering database security is crucial. Our course delves into the most prevalent vulnerabilities and teaches the techniques needed to both attack and defend them, focusing on practical, actionable responses. Participants will gain the expertise required to secure their databases against real-world threats and design layered defenses tailored to their organization's needs.

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Upcoming Course Dates

August 20-21, 2025

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Virtual: Online - US/Eastern

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$1895

December 3-4, 2025

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Virtual: Online - US/Eastern

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Course Outline

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Foundations of Securing Databases

  1. Cybersecurity Language and Trends

  2. SolarWinds Case Study

  3. Human Factors in Security

  4. Understanding Breach Reports

  5. Security Analysis First Principles

Techniques for Database Discovery

  1. Identifying Databases and Infrastructures

  2. Scanning for Database Vulnerabilities

  3. Application Security Testing

Core Information Security Principles

  1. Security Across the Lifecycle

  2. Defense-in-Depth Strategies

  3. Managing Trust and Application States

  4. Verkada Incident Analysis

Addressing Security Vulnerabilities

  1. Data Protection Techniques

  2. Managing Privileges and Boundaries

  3. Ensuring Service Continuity and Recovery

Common Database Vulnerabilities

  1. Input Validation and SQL Injection

  2. Authentication Data Protection

  3. System Hardening and Best Practices

  4. Risks of Internet and Cloud Resources

Building a Secure Database Environment

  1. Design, Configuration, and Auditing

  2. Managing Access and Identifications

Advancing Database Security Practices

  1. Identifying and Addressing Common Exposures

  2. Training for Project Teams and IT

Incorporating Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL)

  1. Understanding Offensive and Defensive Phases

  2. Implementing Secure Development Processes

Taking Immediate Security Actions

  1. Analyzing and Classifying Database Assets

  2. Practical Application Security Strategies

Bonus: Introduction to Cryptography

  1. Implementing Strong Encryption Practices

  2. Key Management and NIST Standards

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