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Testing For SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
SQL Injection attacks pose tremendous risks to web applications that depend upon a database backend to generate dynamic content. In this type of attack, hackers manipulate a web application in an attempt to inject their own SQL commands into those issued by the database. In this article, we take a look at several ways you can test your web applications to determine whether they're vulnerable to SQL Injection attacks.

SQL Injection Attacks on Databases
One common type of database attack, the SQL Injection, allows a malicious individual to execute arbitrary SQL code on your server. Let's take a look at how it works by analyzing a very simple web application that processes customer orders.

PCI DSS for Database Professionals
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) sets forth the security requirements for organizations that store, process and/or transmit credit or debit card transactions. These requirements stem from a series of significant security incidents affecting databases of consumer credit information over the past decade.

Database Security: A Fine Balance Between Roles and Rights
Should businesses trust their employees with the critical role of protecting sensitive corporate information? Industry analysts would probably say “never” - and with good reason.

Database Servers Take the Security Test
Are you kept awake at night with fears about undiscovered security flaws in your database server? You're not alone! Many database professionals hesitate to blindly trust the assurances they receive from vendors that a product is secure.

HIPAA in a Nutshell
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) places a large regulatory burden on organizations that deal with certain types of health-related information. We're now only a couple of weeks away from the compliance deadline for the Security Rule. Are you ready for April 21st?

Access Controls in SQL
SQL joins allow you to retrieve data from multiple database tables. Your About.com Guide to Databases provides a comprehensive introduction.