MySQL Database Management

Chapter 10: Database Security and Users

10.1 User Management

Proper user management is essential for database security.

-- Create user
CREATE USER 'app_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'secure_password';

-- Grant privileges
GRANT SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE ON database_name.* TO 'app_user'@'localhost';

-- Revoke privileges
REVOKE DELETE ON database_name.* FROM 'app_user'@'localhost';

10.2 Security Best Practices

Follow security best practices to protect your database.

• Use strong passwords
• Grant minimum necessary privileges
• Regularly update MySQL
• Enable SSL for remote connections
• Audit user activities