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SAINTCON 2023 - Roberto Mello - Alice, this is Bob
"Learn best practices for Postgres database security, including role-based access control, encryption, and secure authentication. Discover how to prevent security breaches and maintain data integrity with regular backups and monitoring."
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Database security requires attention to configuration, permissions, and backups
- Every minor release of Postgres fixes bugs and improves security
- Role-based access control allows for fine-grained permission management
- Use of TLS for encryption and secure authentication
- Secure configuration requires careful consideration of settings like superuser privileges and default role behavior
- Monitoring and logging are essential for detecting potential security breaches
- Regular backup and restore procedures are crucial for data integrity and availability
- Separation of duties and least privilege principle should be implemented
- Postgres has built-in features for logging, role-based access control, and encryption
- Monitoring and logging can help identify security issues
- Crusty Data has tools and tutorials for Postgres configuration and security
- Authentication methods like LDAP and Kerberos can be used with Postgres
- Database security is important for applications and users, including those in government and other sensitive industries
- Configuration and permissions should be reviewed regularly to prevent security breaches