Database auditing and database security testing are two distinct concepts, although they share some similarities. Database auditing refers to the ongoing process of monitoring and reviewing database activities to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This involves monitoring user activity, access controls, data integrity, and backup and recovery processes. On the other hand, database security testing is a specific type of assessment that evaluates the security of a database system by simulating real$-$world attacks to identify vulnerabilities and potential entry points for unauthorized access