A Review of XML Technologies for Enhancing Security in Advanced Database Management Systems

Year : 2026 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 01 | Page : 29 38
By

P. Devi Sravanthi,

Manas Kumar Yogi,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Pragati Engineering College, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Pragati Engineering College, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

The integration of extensible markup language (XML) technologies into advanced database management systems (DBMS) has revolutionized data storage, retrieval, and security paradigms. This comprehensive review examines the critical role of XML-based security mechanisms in protecting sensitive data in contemporary database environments. This study explores various XML security technologies, including XML encryption, XML digital signatures, XML access control models, and XML firewalls, and analyzes their implementation strategies and effectiveness in mitigating database vulnerabilities. Through a systematic analysis of recent developments spanning 2020–2025, this review identifies emerging trends in XML-based authentication protocols, query injection prevention techniques, and schema validation mechanisms. This study further investigates the integration of XML security standards, such as WS-Security, eXtensible access control markup language (XACML), and Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), into database security architectures. The findings indicate that XML technologies provide robust frameworks for implementing fine-grained access control, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining confidentiality across distributed database systems. This review contributes to the understanding of XML security implementations and provides practical insights for database administrators and security experts.

Keywords: XML, security, attack, DBMS, firewalls, sensitive

[This article belongs to Journal of Advanced Database Management & Systems ]

How to cite this article: P. Devi Sravanthi, Manas Kumar Yogi. A Review of XML Technologies for Enhancing Security in Advanced Database Management Systems. Journal of Advanced Database Management & Systems. 2026; 13(01):29-38.
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Volume 13
Issue 01
Received 13/02/2026
Accepted 20/02/2026
Published 20/03/2026
Publication Time 35 Days

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