MySQL Security Essentials Presentation

Today at the RMOUG Training Days 2012 event I gave an introduction presentation on MySQL Security Essentials covering the following topics:

  • MySQL Security defaults
  • MySQL Security Improvements
  • OS Security
  • User Privileges
  • Data Integrity
  • Installation Practices
  • Auditing Options
  • Better Security
  • Further References

Download slides for MySQL Security Essentials .

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