Abstract
The paper states that organizations depend on distributed information systems for discharging routine business needs. The paper then discusses their susceptibility to security compromises increases, although they achieve output and competence. The paper states that methods like electronic signatures and encryptions are presently accessible for safeguarding data at the time of its transmission. The paper further stresses the importance that a practically broad strategy for data protection should cover methods for putting in place access control policies which are dependent on subject qualifications.

Outline:
Introduction
Most Relevant Concepts Underlying the Notion of Database Security
and the Well Known Techniques
Current Challenges for Database Security and Some Preliminary
approaches that Address Some of Chese Challenges
Access Control Systems, and Description of the Key Access Control
Models, Namely, the Discretionary and Mandatory Access Control
Models, and the Role-based Access Control (RBAC) Model
Additional Recommendations
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Keeping a repository of centralized data is of utmost significance for the information management. Because of this, it is important to build a database concept which outlines the readiness needed for functioning of the database. It must always cover a database security concept that concentrates on the operation of the database. Improper safeguarding of data might compromise database confidentiality, its availability and integrity. In order to prevent this, it is very important to form a comprehensive 'database security' concept. For ensuring the security of a database, an appropriate database management system -- DBMS is required to be functional. For successful protection, the database management system must compulsory fulfill the necessities stated below.''

Tags:database, security, access, control, systems, strategy

Abstract
This paper discusses the practice of silence as part of a monastic discipline. The author describes the use of silence and meditation in Buddhism, Christianity and in Judaism, explaining how they differ in each religion, and contrasting Christian methods of meditation with Jewish ones in particular. The paper concludes with the author's personal preference for the monastics' unconditional practice of silence and separation from society, as a refreshing phenomenon in a material world.

From the Paper
"In my extensive training as a Hostage Negotiator, I have learned the absolute necessity for silence. You cannot speak and to listen to someone else at the same time. Without the discipline of silence it is impossible to engage in meaningful dialogue, since this involves setting aside one's personal thoughts and endeavoring to hear what the other is saying. The art of negotiating is to hear what the hostage taker or barricaded subject is telling you without actually saying it in words."

Tags:de-energizing, conversation, celibate, frugal, sin, contemplation, Kabbalistic, Chesed