Are there any benefits of encrypting columns with sensitive data in the AWS RDS that is encrypted at rest?

For example, I have an application that allows users to integrate with 3rd party apps. It stores API keys for those applications in AWS RDS as plain text(a pretty old functionality). From the security standpoint, is it even worth encryptin… Continue reading Are there any benefits of encrypting columns with sensitive data in the AWS RDS that is encrypted at rest?

How can an attacker cryptolock a database content after having compromised the application server, which protection to setup?

I have an application server accessible from the Web, behind a reverse proxy. Its database is secured on a separate VLAN and the database admin password is strong.
Say the application or the operating system has a vulnerability and an atta… Continue reading How can an attacker cryptolock a database content after having compromised the application server, which protection to setup?

Why the Database Market Keeps Growing Bigger and Stronger

Unlike most tech markets, the decades-old global database market keeps growing faster, even as it tops $100 billion in size. The cause? The shift to cloud and attempts to take advantage of AI. Continue reading Why the Database Market Keeps Growing Bigger and Stronger