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Database hardening techniques
So as I understand it database hardening is a process in which you remove the vulnerabilities that result from lax con-figuration options. This can sometimes compensate for exploitable vendor bugs.
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Is this approach of securing cookie secure?
I could not find writeups about secure cookies so I have done some thinking. (I already have a "secure" password database with bcrypt and salt)
Steps:
User logs in
Save user IP + randomstring in ...
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How to secure a MongoDB instance?
Does anybody have experience with securing/hardening MongoDB server? Check lists or guides would be welcome.
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What are the likely threats to a public-facing DB instance?
Quick intro: Small company, VERY limited resources. I pretty much do everything including take out the trash.
We've been running an instance of MySQL internally for years and it's worked OK, but I ...
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MySQL Server Hardening
Following the hardening theme....
What are some best practices, recommendations, required reading for securing MySQL.
