Applications in several areas, such as privacy, security, and integrity validation, require direct access to database management system (DBMS) storage. However, relational DBMSes are designed for physical data independence, and thus limit internal storage exposure. Consequently, applications either cannot be enabled or access storage with ad-hoc solutions, such as querying the ROWID (thereby exposing physical […]
The majority of sensitive and personal user data is stored in different Database Management Systems (DBMS). For Example, Oracle is frequently used to store corporate data, MySQL serves as the back-end storage for most webstores, and SQLite stores personal data such as SMS messages on a phone or browser bookmarks. Each DBMS manages its own […]
The pervasive use of databases for the storage of critical and sensitive information in many organizations has led to an increase in the rate at which databases are exploited in computer crimes. While there are several techniques and tools available for database forensic analysis, such tools usually assume an apriori database preparation, such as relying […]
Database Management Systems (DBMSes) secure data against regular users through defensive mechanisms such as access control, and against privileged users with detection mechanisms such as audit logging. Interestingly, these security mechanisms are built into the DBMS and are thus only useful for monitoring or stopping operations that are executed through the DBMS API. Any access […]
Database Management Systems (DBMS) are routinely used to store and process sensitive enterprise data. However, it is not possible to secure data by relying on the access control and security mechanisms (e.g., audit logs) of such systems alone – users may abuse their privileges (no matter whether granted or gained illegally) or circumvent security mechanisms to maliciously alter […]
Advancements in Big Data analytics have led to forensic scientists implementing the technology for use in crime scene forensics to support investigators and law agencies. Hear from Jonathan Grier (CEO, Grier Forensics) as he discusses the importance of Big Forensics and how it can lead to quicker action.
Computers are used to commit crime, but with the burgeoning science of digital evidence forensics, law enforcement can now use computers to fight crime. To help mitigate this, Grier Forensics is using advanced parallel processing, concurrency, and compression algorithms. Hear from Jonathan Grier (Principal, Grier Forensics) as he discusses this exciting new approach to Digital […]
The increasing use of databases in the storage of critical and sensitive information in many organizations has lead to an increase in the rate at which databases are exploited in computer crimes. While there are several techniques and tools available for database forensics, they mostly assume apriori database preparation, such as relying on tamper-detection software […]
The present invention is directed to a method for forensic examination of data access of an information system. The invention allows a user to determine the occurrence and nature of data access. In particular, it allows the user to determine if data were copied. The invention does not require modification of the information system or […]
Forensic tools assist analysts with recovery of both the data and system events, even from corrupted storage. These tools typically rely on “file carving” techniques to restore files after metadata loss by analyzing the remaining raw file content. A significant amount of sensitive data is stored and processed in relational databases thus creating the need […]
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