Database Security+ Middleware

As a Database Security and Vulnerability Management professional, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of databases by implementing robust security measures and conducting regular audits. Your role will involve the following key responsibilities: - **Database Knowledge**: - Proficiency in major database platforms like Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc. - Understanding of database architecture, schemas, and access controls. - **Security Auditing**: - Experience in conducting database security audits and assessments. - Knowledge of compliance standards such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX. - Familiarity with database vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, DbProtect). - Expertise in security controls, encryption, data masking, and auditing database activities. - **Database Hardening**: - Experience in applying hardening guidelines to secure databases. - Knowledge of user roles, privileges, and permission management. - **Access Control & Authentication**: - Understanding of authentication mechanisms (e.g., multi-factor authentication, role-based access). - Knowledge of managing access to sensitive data and database resources. - **SQL and Scripting**: - Proficiency in writing SQL queries and scripts for auditing and automation. - Ability to interpret SQL logs and identify vulnerabilities. - **Vulnerability Management**: - Ability to identify, assess, and remediate database vulnerabilities. - Experience in patch management and database update cycles. - **Monitoring and Logging**: - Expertise in logging database events and activity monitoring. - Familiarity with database-specific monitoring tools and SIEM integration. - **Backup and Recovery**: - Knowledge of backup strategies and recovery processes to secure data. - **Networking & Firewalls**: - Understanding of database connectivity, network security, and firewall rules for database protection. - **Incident Response**: - Experience in responding to database security incidents and forensic analysis. - **Communication Skills**: - Ability to document findings, prepare reports, and communicate security recommendations to stakeholders. In addition to the above responsibilities, you will also need to have skills in Database Security and vulnerability assessment.,