Security Guide
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 About database security
- Chapter 2 Security “Top 10” list
- 1. Ensure physical security
- 2. Ensure operating system security
- 3. Establish network security
- 4. Devise a plan for securing your databases
- 5. Restrict data access with accounts and privilege sets
- 6. Back up databases and other important files
- 7. Install, run, and upgrade anti-virus software
- 8. Test your security measures
- 9. Assess, iterate, and improve security measures
- 10. Upgrade to FileMaker Pro 7 and FileMaker Server 7 for security enhancements
- Chapter 3 Build security into your solutions
Contents
Chapter 1
About database security
About this guide
5
Security goals 5
Potential threats to your data 6
Planning security 7
Chapter 2
Security “Top 10” list
1. Ensure physical security
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2. Ensure operating system security 9
3. Establish network security 10
4. Devise a plan for securing your databases 10
5. Restrict data access with accounts and privilege sets 11
6. Back up databases and other important files 12
About FileMaker Pro file recovery 13
7. Install, run, and upgrade anti-virus software 13
8. Test your security measures 14
9. Assess, iterate, and improve security measures 14
10. Upgrade to FileMaker Pro 7 and FileMaker Server 7 for security enhancements 15
Security enhancements in FileMaker Pro 7 15
Security enhancements in FileMaker Server 7 15
Chapter 3
Build security into your solutions
Restrict access with accounts and privilege sets
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Tips for restricting file access 17
Tips for creating effective passwords 18
Considerations when hosting files with FileMaker Server 19
Web publishing security considerations 19
Tips and considerations when designing databases for web publishing 19
Protecting your databases from web-based attacks 22
Web server security 22
Use encryption or VPNs to protect data 22
Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security for web publishing 23
About wireless networks 23
XML considerations 24
Considerations for Apple events and ActiveX 24