GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — Question 145

Which of the following are countermeasures to prevent unauthorized database access attacks?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. (Choose all that apply.)

Answer options

• A. Session encryption
• B. Removing all stored procedures
• C. Applying strong firewall rules
• D. Input sanitization

Correct answer: A, B, C, D

Explanation

All options listed are effective countermeasures against unauthorized database access. Session encryption secures data in transit, removing stored procedures limits potential attack vectors, applying strong firewall rules helps block unauthorized connections, and input sanitization prevents the injection of malicious data.