SANS SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques and Incident Handling — Question 27

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

Session encryption protects data in transit, making it hard for attackers to intercept sensitive information. Removing all stored procedures can limit attack vectors, while applying strong firewall rules helps filter out unwanted traffic. Input sanitization is crucial for preventing injection attacks and ensuring only valid data is processed.