Assignment: White \ Black Box Database Security Tests- Cybersecurity
Part A
White Box Database Security Test You have been hired as a security professional for your company. You are to create and implement a white box informal database security testing schedule for the organization. Create a paper that addresses the following:
1) Create a table that includes a rotating schedule for the 12 months of security testing. Include columns that identify time estimations for each test listed.
2) Create a planning and preparation checklist common to all security tests as a whole.
3) Identify any special planning and preparation needed for each test.
4) Identify the scope for each test and identify any special considerations that need to be addressed.
5) Create a list of at least five testing activities for each audit.
6) Provide recommendations for securing the database that are unique to Oracle.
7) Provide recommendations for securing the database that are unique to MySQL.
8) Provide recommendations for securing the database that are unique to SQL Server. Hands-On Project
Part B
Black Box Database Security Test You have been hired as a security consultant for XYZ Company. You are to create and implement a black box, external database security test. Write a paper that responds to the following:
1) How will the scope be identified?
2) What will indicate the end of a test?
3) What special skills or characteristics will be required from the assessor that are not as necessary in white box testing scenarios?
4) Identify and describe the first three main goals of the test.
5) Explain at least three specific techniques that will be used to gather information.
6) Explain at least three specific techniques that will be used as an attempt to obtain access to the system.
7) Provide at least two special considerations unique to Oracle.
8) Provide at least two special considerations unique to MySQL.
9) Provide at least two special considerations unique to SQL Server.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.