Security Guide

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. En hance p hysical security 9
2. En hance o perating 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 14
8. Test your security measures 14
9. Assess, iterate, and improve security measures 14
10. Upgrade to FileMaker Pro 8 a nd FileMaker Server 8 f or security enhancements 15
Security enhancements in FileMaker Pro 15
Security enhancements in FileMaker Server 15
Chapter 3
Build security into your solutions
Restrict access with accounts and privilege sets 17
Tips for restricting file access 18
Tips for creating effective passwords 19
Considerations when hosting files with FileMaker Server 19
Web publishing security considerations 20
Tips and considerations when designing databases for web publishing 20
Protecting your databases from web-based attacks 22
Web server security 23
Use encryption or VPNs to protect data 23
Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security for web publishing 23
About wireless networks 24
XML considerations 24
Considerations for Apple events and ActiveX 24