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SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(An Autonomous Institution)
B.E / B.Tech. DEGREE END SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
Sixth Semester
Department of Cyber Security
1923402 - Database Security
(Regulation 2019)

0 Time: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Answer ALL Questions
PART-A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
1. Define database hardening.

2. Why we want to audit the database ?

3. What is the principle use of Firewall ?

4. Write short notes on PKI.

5. What are the different types of security services are available ?

6. State the difference between port number 2481 and 2482 of Oracle Listener Ports.

7. Define Kerberos.

8. List out the different types of authentication.

9. What is an example of obfuscation?

10. What are the key elements in protecting yourself against this double whammy ?

PART-B (5 x 13 = 65 Marks)

11 a. Explain about hardening an Oracle Environment (13)

OR
b. Discuss in detail about patch you database (13)

12 a. (i) Write in detail about Application Security (9)

 (ii) Summarize the concept of Vulnerability scanners (4)
OR
b. Explain in detail about Patch Management and Incident Management (13)

13 a. (i) Demonstrate about SQL Server networking architecture (10)

(ii) Write about VPN (3)
OR
b. (i) Analyze the Named Pipes and SMB/CIFS . Explain in detail (10)
(ii) Discuss about Firewall (3)

14 a. (i) Explain in detail about DO’s and DON”Ts for setting a password. (6)
(ii) Explain how to implement account lockout after failed login attempts (7)
OR
b. What do you understand what authentication types are available and explain how
choose strong authentication (13)

15 a. Explain in detail Secure the database from SQL injection attacks. (13)
OR
b. Summarize Patch and monitor with suitable example (13)

PART– C (1 x 15 = 15 Marks)

16 a. What are the different types network security attacks ? Explain each in detail. (15)

OR

b. Discuss the Don’t consider eliminating the application server layer. (15)