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SQL Server Security News
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November 15, 2013
15
Nov'13
DB Networks addresses SQL security with IDS-6300
Database security specialist DB Networks introduces SQL security appliance to detect obfuscated malicious traffic.
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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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September 02, 2009
02
Sep'09
Unpatched vulnerability discovered in Microsoft SQL Server
Database security vendor Sentrigo today released some detail about a flaw discovered a year ago in Microsoft SQL Server that exposes passwords stored in memory as cleartext. Microsoft is not planning to patch this flaw. Sentrigo released a free ...
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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.
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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The dark side of Microsoft SQL Server Express
Don Jones explains why Microsoft SQL Server Express can be more dangerous than you'd think and why it might be worth it to invest in the paid edition. Continue Reading
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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
Product Reviews
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Great Oracle Database Security Management Tool, minimal processing overhead and great GUI .
Powered by IT Central StationValuable Features: Audit Vault is a good Oracle Tool to collect all Database Audit Information in a single database repository for managing...Continue Reading
Manage SQL Server Security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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When it comes to database security, beware lazy developers
Don Jones discusses how database developers are taking the easy road for database security and going with the lowest common denominator instead of taking into account the unique security of each database platform. Continue Reading
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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
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