Real-life Database Security Mistakes

IOUG COLLABORATE 2011 - You did everything by the book followed the database security checklists and implemented security best practices but one day you find significant security issues in one of your databases. How did this happen? After auditing hundreds of databases I have compiled a list of common database security mistakes and potentials causes of each mistake. Common database security mistakes can impact every aspect of the Oracle Database and include reappearing default passwords misapplied Critical Patch Update security patches and wayward privileges and grants. Based on audits of hundreds of databases learn the facts and statistics behind what security vulnerabilities most likely exist like which database accounts are most often have default passwords.