Which of the following are countermeasures to prevent unauthorized database access attacks? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

The correct answer is A. Removing all stored procedures B. Input sanitization C. Applying strong firewall rules D. Session encryption. Preventing unauthorized database access requires a layered defense combining input validation, access restrictions, network controls, and encryption rather than relying on any single measure.

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ARemoving all stored procedures
BInput sanitization
CApplying strong firewall rules
DSession encryption

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Why each option

Preventing unauthorized database access requires a layered defense combining input validation, access restrictions, network controls, and encryption rather than relying on any single measure.

ARemoving all stored proceduresCorrect

BInput sanitizationCorrect

CApplying strong firewall rulesCorrect

DSession encryptionCorrect

Concept tested: Layered countermeasures against unauthorized database access

Source: https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Database_Security_Cheat_Sheet.html

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