Define
Confirm configuration review and the expected result.
Database security assessment
Protect the data layer with a focused configuration and access review.
Assessment of database exposure, permissions, configuration, logging, encryption and patch posture.
Configuration reviewPrivilege assessmentNetwork exposure analysis
The operational challenge
Database security assessment: the priority behind the work.
Database reviews need to consider who can reach the service, what each account can do and how administrative activity is recorded. Those questions establish a focused scope for the data layer.
What’s included
A focused database security assessment scope.
Receive configuration and access findings organized for database administrators and application owners to act on.
Configuration review
Privilege assessment
Network exposure analysis
Encryption review
Audit and logging review
Prioritized remediation
Platforms & workflow
Technology relevant to database security assessment.
The final scope identifies the applicable MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server environment, access boundaries and responsible owners.
01MySQL
02PostgreSQL
03Microsoft SQL Server
04Oracle
05MongoDB
06Cloud databases
Who it’s for
Teams that need database security assessment expertise.
Hosting and cloud providers
SaaS and technology teams
Managed service providers
Organizations with complex infrastructure
How the engagement works
From database security assessment scope to accountable delivery.
Prepare
Agree access for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Deliver
Complete privilege assessment with visible ownership.
Handover
Document network exposure analysis and follow-up actions.
Questions before onboarding
Planning database security assessment.
What can database security assessment include?+
The starting scope can include configuration review, privilege assessment, network exposure analysis. The final responsibilities and deliverables are confirmed during discovery.
Which platforms can be covered?+
Relevant environments can include MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle. Exact versions, access and technical boundaries are reviewed before work begins.
Who is this service designed for?+
This service is commonly used by hosting and cloud providers, saas and technology teams, managed service providers. The engagement can support an internal team or a clearly defined outsourced function.
What happens after discovery?+
Receive configuration and access findings organized for database administrators and application owners to act on.
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