A security expert is warning database administrators about a continued loophole in database communication protocols that would allow an attacker to bypass access controls and gain access to critical files. . In his presentation to attendees at the recent Black Hat DC training conference, Amichai Shulman, chief technology officer and founder of Foster City, Calif.-based database-monitoring vendor Imperva Inc., explained that the client-server protocols, which are used to exchange data and commands between client software and database servers over TCP/IP, are ripe for attack. The link for this article located at SearchSecurity.com is no longer available. . Cybersecurity analyst highlights vulnerabilities in database interactions that may enable illegal entry. Understand the potential dangers present.. Database Protection, Access Control Threats, Security Protocols Risks. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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