🗄️ Sherlocked Security – Database Security Assessment

Safeguard Your Most Critical Asset – The Data – Through Deep Technical & Configuration Review of Your Databases

📄 1. Statement of Work (SOW)

Service Name: Database Security Assessment
Target Systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Oracle DB, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra
Client Type: Fintech, E-commerce, SaaS, Healthcare, Government
Service Model: Remote + On-Prem Support
Compliance Coverage: PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks

Scope Includes:

Authentication & Access Control Review
DB User Roles and Privileges Audit
Encryption in Transit & at Rest Validation
Stored Procedures / Function Analysis
Audit Logs & Logging Configuration
SQL Injection Testing (Apps + Direct)
Backup Storage and Integrity Review
Default Accounts and Misconfigurations

🧠 2. Our Approach (with Visual)

🔹 Identify configuration weaknesses that allow privilege escalation
🔹 Test resilience against SQL injection and internal misuse
🔹 Ensure encryption, logging, and data retention are compliant

Flow Diagram:
[DB Discovery] → [User Role Review] → [Config + Encryption Audit] → [Injection & Abuse Testing] → [Backup + Audit Log Check] → [Compliance Mapping] → [Report + Fix Advisory]

Color Code:

Authentication/ACLs: #0fbcf9
Injection Testing: #ee5253
Config Review: #10ac84
Compliance Mapping: #feca57

🧪 3. Methodology (with Visual)

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[Enumerate Database Instances] → [Access Control & User Permissions Audit] → [Configuration & Encryption Settings Review] → [Abuse Simulation & SQL Injection Tests] → [Stored Procedure/Trigger Inspection] → [Logging & Audit Trail Evaluation] → [Backup Configuration Assessment] → [Reporting & Fixes]

Legend:
🔹 Non-Invasive Review
🔸 Controlled Exploitation (Safe Queries)
✅ Aligned to CIS + Compliance Frameworks

📦 4. Deliverables to the Client

📜 Database Security Audit Report:
- Default/misconfigured access control
- Insecure stored procedures, triggers
- Encryption validation
- SQL Injection/abuse vectors (manual + automated)
- Logging & audit gaps
- CVE/CVSS ratings for DB engine vulnerabilities
🔐 Access Control Map (Users vs Privileges)
📦 Backup and Disaster Recovery Findings
📊 Risk Matrix with Exploitable Paths
✅ Compliance Readiness Mapping (e.g., PCI, HIPAA)
🛠️ Actionable Hardening Recommendations

🤝 5. What We Need from You (Client Requirements)

✅ DB type and version info
✅ Admin or read-only credentials (testing scope)
✅ Sample applications or queries to simulate access
✅ Backup and log storage policy documents
✅ Schema access for stored procedures/triggers
✅ Access windows for testing in production or staging

🧰 6. Tools & Technology Stack

🔍 DB Review Tools: SQLMap, Nmap NSE, Metasploit Modules
🧠 Static Analysis: Manual query/code review for SQL injection
🛡️ Configuration Checklists: CIS Benchmarks, db-audit-scripts
💾 Backup & DR: Bacula, custom script audits
🔓 Custom scripts for privilege escalation checks
🔄 Supported Engines: MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB, MongoDB, Redis, CouchDB, etc.

🚀 7. Engagement Lifecycle (Lead → Closure)

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1. DB Inventory Gathering → 2. Scope + Access Finalization → 3. Config + Role Audit → 4. Injection & Abuse Tests → 5. Logging + Backup Review → 6. Compliance Mapping → 7. Reporting & Remediation Plan → 8. Optional Retest & Closure

🌟 8. Why Sherlocked Security? (Our USP)

Feature	Sherlocked Advantage
🔐 Deep Privilege Escalation Testing	Map user roles and detect over-permissioned accounts
🧠 Query/Procedure Abuse Discovery	Find risky triggers, views, dynamic queries
📜 SQL Injection Simulation	Application-layer and DB-level SQLi testing
📦 Backup & Disaster Audit	Validate DB copies and access restrictions
🛡️ Encryption + Config Review	Check TDE, TLS, secrets storage, configs
🎓 PCI-DSS / HIPAA Mapping	Reporting that supports audits and fixes

📚 9. Real-World Case Studies

🗃️ Stored Procedure Used for Data Extraction

Client: Fintech App
Issue: Stored procedure exposed customer PII to low-privilege role
Impact: Lateral data exfiltration via API chaining
Fix: Role restriction, input validation, audit logging enabled

🔐 Unencrypted Backups in Public Cloud Storage

Client: Healthcare SaaS
Issue: Weekly DB backups not encrypted at rest
Impact: Regulatory violation (HIPAA)
Fix: Enabled server-side encryption, rotated access keys

🛡️ 10. SOP – Standard Operating Procedure

DB Inventory and Type Identification
ACL and Role Review
Config Review Against CIS Benchmarks
Manual and Automated SQL Injection Testing
Stored Procedure and Trigger Audit
Backup Encryption and Integrity Check
Logging and Audit Trail Verification
Report and Risk Matrix Delivery
Patch/Remediation Advisory
Retesting & Compliance Support

📋 11. Database Security Checklist (Preview)

Identify and enumerate databases and versions.
Check for weak or default credentials.
Test for SQL injection vulnerabilities.
Evaluate access controls and privileges.
Assess database audit logs and triggers.
Review stored procedures and functions.
Check data encryption at rest and in transit.
Analyze backup storage and accessibility.
Evaluate authentication and session handling.
Test for misconfigurations and outdated patches.

# 🗄️ Sherlocked Security – Database Sec