ECS 5200 - Database Security

This course covers database vulnerabilities and defenses. Students will become familiar with methods for preventing unauthorized access, leakage, or loss of data. It introduces technologies for database protection, access control, and auditing as well as best practices for database hardening. Students will explore the benefits and drawbacks of centralized and decentralized data storage through exposure to Hadoop. They will analyze government policy and regulatory compliance through an introduction to HIPAA and other regulations affecting the storage of sensitive or restricted data. (3 credits)