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SQL Server Security News
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December 05, 2011
05
Dec'11
Securing SQL Server: Quick, easy, routinely ignored
A recent wave of high-profile attacks has highlighted the importance of securing SQL Server. But protecting the database application is something most companies have historically overlooked.
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
Litchfield: Database security is IT's biggest problem
Black Hat: Database security guru David Litchfield unveils 20-plus IBM Informix flaws that attackers could exploit to create malicious files, gain DBA-level privileges and access sensitive data.
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January 18, 2006
18
Jan'06
Oracle patches 82 critical flaws
Attackers could exploit the latest Oracle vulnerabilities to access sensitive information, overwrite files or launch SQL injection attacks in numerous applications, including PeopleSoft and JD Edwards.
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June 28, 2005
28
Jun'05
Specifying execution context for procedural code
Learn how to specify execution context for procedural code in SQL Server 2005 in this excerpt from "A First Look at SQL Server 2005 for Developers."
SQL Server Security Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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SQL Server encryption features in SQL Server 2014
Learn about SQL Server encryption features and enhancements in SQL 14, including Transparent Data Encryption and encrypting backups. Continue Reading
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FAQ: How to troubleshoot and grant SQL Server permissions
Problems with permissions will affect your users, their login abilities and their access to certain aspects of your SQL Server. Troubleshoot all of your SQL Server permissions issues with these FAQs. Continue Reading
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FAQ: SQL Server passwords
Troubleshoot SQL Server passwords with these frequently asked questions from our readers. Recover lost passwords, create new passwords and change your SQL Server passwords with this advice from our SQL Server experts. Continue Reading
Evaluate SQL Server Security Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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HIPAA compliance and SQL Server: Tricks and tools of the trade
Find out which tools help attain HIPAA compliance. Lena Weiner profiles HIPAA pro Brandon Leach, who explains the steps needed to secure SQL Server. Continue Reading
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Essential SQL Server security tools
Read this tip where writer Ashish Kumar Mehta shares his all-time favorite native and third-party SQL Server security tools. Continue Reading
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SQL injection tools for automated testing
Manual testing for SQL injection requires a lot of effort with little guarantee that you'll find every vulnerability. Fortunately, there is a better way. Continue Reading
Manage SQL Server Security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Create a user-defined server role in SQL Server 2012 with T-SQL, SSMS
Ashish Mehta shows two ways – with T-SQL and with SSMS -- to make a user-defined server role in SQL Server 2012. Continue Reading
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Microsoft SQL Server security best practices checklist
Authentication, complex passwords and limiting permissions are three of the top bullet points on this SQL Server security best practices checklist. Continue Reading
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Staying hip to HIPAA regulations: How one DBA stays compliant
How do DBAs who adhere to HIPAA regulations get their jobs done while staying compliant? We asked DBA Brandon Leach for some pointers. Continue Reading
Problem Solve SQL Server Security Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Configuring and implementing a SQL Server contained database
Learn how to implement and configure contained databases in SQL Server 2012. Continue Reading
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The ins and outs of the SQL Server 2012 contained database
Contained databases could be one of the most important features of SQL Server 2012. Continue Reading
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SQL Server meets database application security
Make sure your SQL Server is secure by studying these general guidelines for secure database applications from SQL Server expert Roman Rehak. Continue Reading