Web Security: Common Vulnerabilities And Their Mitigation - Enabling MySQL and using phpmyadmin (Windows)

The video tutorial explains how to start MySQL using the XAMPP control panel on Windows. It guides users through administering MySQL databases using PHPMyAdmin, including setting up a new user account with a username and password. The tutorial emphasizes not using the root user for database connections and demonstrates how to assign privileges to the new user. Finally, it validates the setup by running example codes to ensure the new user can perform database operations.

What is the first step to start MySQL on your local machine?

• Click start on the exam control panel

• Install MySQL

• Open PHP Myadmin

• Create a new user

Why is it recommended to create a new user instead of using the root user for MySQL?

• To enhance security

• To simplify the connection process

• To avoid permission issues

• To allow multiple users

What tool is used to administer your MySQL database and set up user accounts?

• MySQL Workbench

• PHP Myadmin

• SQL Server Management Studio

• Database Navigator

Describe the process of adding a new user account in PHP Myadmin.

What privileges should the new user account have to manage databases effectively?

• Read-only access

• All privileges

• No privileges

• Limited access