Security

Security is a critical aspect of any database, both relational and non-relational. However, non-relational databases present some unique challenges around security. Here are three challenges specific to non-relational databases, along with explanations and code snippets.

Limited access control

Non-relational databases may not support the same level of access control as relational databases. This can create challenges around securing sensitive data and preventing unauthorized access.

To address this challenge, DevOps teams may need to implement custom access control mechanisms in non-relational databases, such as role-based access control or custom authentication mechanisms. These mechanisms can help ensure that data is accessed only by authorized users and that sensitive data is protected.

Here’s an example of role-based access control in MongoDB:

MongoDB

// Create a user with a specific role in MongoDB
db.createUser({
  user: 'myuser...