FileMaker Security Guide

Chapter 1
About database security
About this guide
Security goals
Potential threats to your data
Planning security
Chapter 2
Security “Top 10” list
Contents
1. Enhance
physical
security
2. Enhance
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
About FileMaker Pro file recovery
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 8 and
FileMaker Server 8 for
security enhancements
Security enhancements in FileMaker Pro
Security enhancements in FileMaker Server
Chapter 3
Build security into your solutions
Restrict access with accounts and privilege sets
Tips for restricting file access
Tips for creating effective passwords
Considerations when hosting files with FileMaker Server
Web publishing security considerations
Tips and considerations when designing databases for web publishing
Protecting your databases from web-based attacks
Web server security
Use encryption or VPNs to protect data
Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security for web publishing
About wireless networks
XML considerations
Considerations for Apple events and ActiveX
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