Procedures for Protecting a Database

1. Procedures for Protecting a Database

2. Better worlds through database protection SAFETY MATTERS Removing the alien element

3. Don’t forget to write

4. First line of defense Human intervention fortification Image courtesy of Colonial Marines Better worlds through database protection

5. Statistics suggest that ne·far·i·ous activities involving your database occur… MOSTLY AT NIGHT... MOSTLY AT NIGHT… MOSTLY… EVEN WHEN IT’S RAINING… Better worlds through database protection

6. SLEEP BETTER FOLLOWING SOME BASIC RULES Better worlds through database protection

7. Simple ways to add a few layers of security to a database • 1: Check and reset settings using the Auto Exec macro • 2: Hide the Database window • 3: Bypass the bypass • 4: Split the database • 5: Avoid Compact On Close Better worlds through database protection

8. 6: Hide objects — a subtle form of protection • 7: Use error handling to protect code • 8: Password-protect the database • 9: Convert to mde or accde format • 10: Password-protect the system Better worlds through database protection

9. POINTS TO REMEMBER LT. ELLEN RIPLEY When all else fails locate and contact this woman She may not save you but she can certainly save your database Don’t panic and lose your head like this unfortunate synthetic life form Better worlds through database protection

10. This concludes the presentation