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Database security for UNIX platforms
« on: Oct 19th, 2005, 3:59am »
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Dear all,
 
I need help here...what area should i cover for to harden my company's databases. We have oracle and my sql..  so seeking tips urgently..
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Re: Database security for UNIX platforms
« Reply #1 on: Nov 1st, 2005, 2:19pm »
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Hi Jayzee.
 
Start by protecting the files that make up the db on the host. Right permissions on all files and directries.
 
Then protect the connections/ports to make sure only the people you want in are in.
 
Finally protect and audit who is doing what to which object insode the db.  
 
The rules are the same regardless of what DB.
 
Pete's step by step is one of the best ways of doing oracle, but there are a number of papers on Sans.org on basic protection.
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Re: Database security for UNIX platforms
« Reply #2 on: Nov 1st, 2005, 2:50pm »
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Jayzee,
 
Take a look at http://www.cisecurity.org/bench_oracle.html
In that document you will find actions to harden your (Oracle) database. And take a good look at http://www.petefinnigan.com
 
regards,
 
Ivan
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Re: Database security for UNIX platforms
« Reply #3 on: Nov 3rd, 2005, 6:44pm »
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Hi Jayzee,
 
Unfortunately the subjet is huge and protecting databases in general is not something that can be easy to define in one go. the problem is that each database, MySQL and Oracle do not have a huge amount in common in terms of defining specific actions to take. In general at a high level Kev is correct, harden the OS, close out ports not needed, ensure those needed are through encrypted pipes and from trusted sources (use OpenSSH or in Oracle valid node checking). Then in the database close out the configuration issues, take a good look at RBAC - least privilege principal. Also consider applications and username and password leakage. Last but not least patch and only install the features you need.  
 
For Oracle there is a wealth of information on my site [url http://www.petefinnigan.com]PeteFinnigan.com[/url]. For MySQL its a little harder to find stuff. Have a look at [url http://www.ngssoftware.com]NGS[/url] and [url http://www.appsecinc.com]Application Security Inc[/url] who both have info on MySQL security.  
 
Look at the [url http://www.cisecurity.org]center for internet security[/url] for details of securing Oracle and also the platforms themselves. There are two books that cover MySQL and Oracle security, the database hackers handbook which is OK but Ron Ben Natan's book implementing database security and auditing is much better.
 
hth
 
cheers
 
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Re: Database security for UNIX platforms
« Reply #4 on: Dec 6th, 2005, 7:13am »
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thank you guys.. will fine the info rite away..
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