Evaluating database security and cyber attacks: A relational approach

Abstract

With a mounting number of enterprises become reliant on access to its data over the web, the need for ample security measures is becoming more and more significant. Security of the databases has become a multifarious concern for enterprises. More complex the database is additional security measures have to come into action. Huge internet penetration and enormous capability of computer networks have posed the security concerns of the enterprise databases more complicated for Database Specialists. Significant business information is an evident target for cyber criminals; therefore, ensuring the Confidentiality, Integrity and Authority of data are the major issues for business houses. In this paper, we survey the information system specialists of the banks to explore the facts and figures associated with information associated risks, and discuss the role of central data warehouse to deal with such risks. Further, it highlights on various cyber-attack methodologies and its correlation with data warehouse operations.