Databases are used to store data in an organized manner. All relevant organization-related data is maintained in databases. Since all company-related information is stored in databases, it becomes imperative that controls be placed on data access and only authorized persons be allowed to access relevant data. It is in this context that database security is of utmost importance because it is important to ensure that the information stored in databases is protected against malicious attempts to view and modify data by hackers or people with malicious intent.

Database security deals with the information security measures that are undertaken to protect databases in order to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Databases need to be protected against various risks and threats, such as misuse by authorized database users, malicious attempts made by hackers to steal information or damage data, design flaws and software bugs in databases that lead to various security...