Ensuring the security of the PostgreSQL database management system

Abstract

This article analyzes the PostgreSQL database management system of a modern enterprise. The basic concept of the database, its types, subtypes and the progressive expansion of the database in the DBMS are also considered. The main settings for improving the security of the DBMS, which had possible ways of improving the security of both the physical and virtual environment, were analyzed. A practical example of obtaining access to the environment and directly to DBMS data with a basic configuration was also carried out, relevant conclusions and notes on possible solutions were made. Recommendations have been developed that should be applied to improve the state of security of the DBMS of a modern enterprise and to avoid cases of loss or distribution of confidential data.