What are the common types of database security risks?

Short answer: Common database security risks include: SQL Injection: Malicious queries that can compromise the database if the input is not properly validated.

Explain a bit more

Unauthorized Access: Users gaining access to sensitive data without permission. Data Breaches: Exposing sensitive data due to insufficient encryption or weak access controls. Privilege Escalation: Attackers gaining elevated permissions or access levels. Malicious Insiders: Employees or authorized users intentionally or unintentionally leaking or modifying data. Denial of Service (DoS): Attackers overwhelming the database with requests, making it unavailable to legitimate users. Backup Exposure: Unencrypted or improperly secured backup files that are accessible to unauthorized users.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s SQL Server database stores customers, products, and orders. Good indexes and clear foreign keys keep checkout queries fast and safe.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.