Use of Enhanced Transparent Data Encryption to Protect Database Against Exposure of Backup Data

This study aimed at using Transparent Data Encryption uses to protect database backups against exposure of backup data. The study a more improved data base security was expected through encrypting database backups. Results from this study revealed that The TDE algorithm for database backup protection was designed and implemented improved database backup security. This was echoed by the penetration test performed which showed that databases backups without data TDE have higher vulnerability risks than databases with TDE. Therefore, protecting backup data with TDE can prevent the exposure of data via backups.