What are stored procedures' role in database security?

Short answer: And SQL statements in precompiled code, making it harder for attackers to inject malicious code.

Explain a bit more

Roles in database security: Input Validation: Stored procedures allow you to validate user inputs at the database level, preventing malicious input from being executed. UPDATE employees SET salary = new_salary WHERE id = emp_id; END IF; END; And SQL statements in precompiled code, making it harder for attackers to inject malicious code. Roles in database security: Input Validation: Stored procedures allow you to validate user inputs at the database level, preventing malicious input from being executed. UPDATE employees SET salary = new_salary WHERE id = emp_id; END IF; END;

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s SQL Server database stores customers, products, and orders. Good indexes and clear foreign keys keep checkout queries fast and safe.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.