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      8.1 General Security Issues
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       8.1.1 Security Guidelines
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       8.1.2 Keeping Passwords Secure
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       8.1.3 Making MySQL Secure Against Attackers
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       8.1.4 Security-Related mysqld Options and Variables
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       8.1.5 How to Run MySQL as a Normal User
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       8.1.6 Security Considerations for LOAD DATA LOCAL
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       8.1.7 Client Programming Security Guidelines
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   This section describes general security issues to be aware of and
    what you can do to make your MySQL installation more secure against
    attack or misuse. For information specifically about the access
    control system that MySQL uses for setting up user accounts and
    checking database access, see
   <a class="xref" href="postinstallation.html" title="2.9 Postinstallation Setup and Testing">
    Section 2.9, “Postinstallation Setup and Testing”
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   For answers to some questions that are often asked about MySQL
    Server security issues, see
   <a class="xref" href="faqs-security.html" title="A.9 MySQL 8.4 FAQ: Security">
    Section A.9, “MySQL 8.4 FAQ: Security”
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