Application and Database Threats and Vulnerabilities
Write a 4–6-page description of potential application and database vulnerabilities:
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- Describe threats and vulnerabilities common to database software.
- Describe threats and vulnerabilities specific to application level security including malicious activities and attack trees.
- Describe threats and vulnerabilities related to NoSQL databases.
- Describe security issues related to indexing, aggregation, polyinstantiation, and inference.
- Describe attack vectors and methods specific to compromising encryption, including:
- Brute force.
- Chosen plaintext.
- Known plaintext.
- Differential and linear cryptanalysis (National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense, 2013).
Additional Requirements
- Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting guidelines.
- Length: 4–6 pages, excluding the references page.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Reference
National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (IA/CD). (2013). CAE knowledge units. Retrieved from http://www.cisse.info/pdf/2014/2014%20CAE%20Knowle…
| Criteria | Non-performance | Basic | Proficient | Distinguished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Describe threats and vulnerabilities common to database software. |
Does not describe threats and vulnerabilities common to database software. | Describes incompletely or inaccurately threats and vulnerabilities common to database software. | Describes threats and vulnerabilities common to database software. | Describes threats and vulnerabilities common to database software, including the use of supporting examples. |
| Describe threats and vulnerabilities specific to application level security. |
Does not describe threats and vulnerabilities specific to application level security. | Describes incompletely or inaccurately threats and vulnerabilities specific to application level security. | Describes threats and vulnerabilities specific to application level security. | Describes threats and vulnerabilities specific to application level security, including the use of supporting examples. |
| Describe threats and vulnerabilities related to NoSQL databases. |
Does not describe threats and vulnerabilities related to NoSQL databases. | Describes incompletely or inaccurately threats and vulnerabilities related to NoSQL databases. | Describes threats and vulnerabilities related to NoSQL databases. | Describes threats and vulnerabilities related to NoSQL databases, including the use of supporting examples. |
| Describe security issues related to indexing, aggregation, polyinstantiation, and inference. |
Does not describe security issues related to indexing, aggregation, polyinstantiation, and inference. | Describes incompletely or inaccurately security issues related to indexing, aggregation, polyinstantiation, and inference. | Describes security issues related to indexing, aggregation, polyinstantiation, and inference. | Describes security issues related to indexing, aggregation, polyinstantiation, and inference, including the use of supporting examples. |
| Describe attack vectors and methods specific to compromising encryption. |
Does not describe attack vectors and methods specific to compromising encryption. | Describes incompletely or inaccurately attack vectors and methods specific to compromising encryption. | Describes attack vectors and methods specific to compromising encryption. | Describes attack vectors and methods specific to compromising encryption, including the use of supporting examples. |
| Exhibit proficiency in writing and use of APA style and format. |
Does not exhibit proficiency in writing and use of APA style and format. | Exhibits a low level of proficiency in writing and use of APA style and format. | Exhibits proficiency in writing and use of APA style and format. | Exhibits a high level of proficiency in writing and use of APA style and format. |
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