How to store and call MySQL’s db credentials in production? Does it matter in my use case?

I have a system that uses MySQL’s local connection for authenticating both me and clients. This system was actually an API system that acts as a database hosting.
If I get the reasoning correct, each ransomware incidents were after the dat… Continue reading How to store and call MySQL’s db credentials in production? Does it matter in my use case?

What’s the alternative to storing plain-text passwords in a MySQL Database?

What’s the alternative to storing plain-text passwords in a Database?
For example, I’m using Node.js to get a POST request for signing up / logging in a user from a webpage.
When signing up a user, I get the parameters for the email and pa… Continue reading What’s the alternative to storing plain-text passwords in a MySQL Database?

SolarWinds Database Mapper and Task Factory enable data professionals to accelerate cloud migrations

SolarWinds introduced SolarWinds Database Mapper and SolarWinds Task Factory as part of its comprehensive database ​​management portfolio, strengthening the company’s offering for data and technology professionals adopting and implementing DataOps stra… Continue reading SolarWinds Database Mapper and Task Factory enable data professionals to accelerate cloud migrations

Secure your databases against opportunistic attackers

If you connect databases / servers to the internet and secure them poorly, you can count on them getting compromised quickly. According to findings by Radoslaw Zdonczyk, Security Researcher at Trustwave SpiderLabs, there will be login attempts even bef… Continue reading Secure your databases against opportunistic attackers

TuxCare DatabaseCare provides live patching service for open-source enterprise-grade databases

TuxCare released DatabaseCare, its live patching service for the most common open-source enterprise-grade databases, MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL. With this service, TuxCare eliminates one of the biggest hurdles in maintaining up-to-date databases &#8… Continue reading TuxCare DatabaseCare provides live patching service for open-source enterprise-grade databases