Yes, it does. However, let’s prove it. First let’s create a database, a table, and enter some data: -- create a...  Read more...

This week Steve Jones talks encryption and why you shouldn't be implementing anything you've invented.  Read more...

A short look at the vulnerabilities your data may be susceptible to outside of the database tables.   Read more...

The focus of this paper is on the protection of PII data stored within a database using encryption technologies.  Read more...

Encryption keys for services in the cloud should be maintained by the customer, according to Steve Jones. It's actually a good idea for all of your data.  Read more...

This is one of the things in my Encryption Primer presentation that I don’t demo. It’s really easy to do,...  Read more...

This one comes straight from the email bag.  A friend recently had a problem, they were placing TDE on a...  Read more...

The article discusses and demonstrates TDE for SQL Server databases  Read more...

A comprehensive set of scripts to setup and operate TDE for a SQL Server.  Read more...

In my last encryption post I showed how to encrypt and decrypt data with a symmetric key. However there was...  Read more...

Good question. I don’t have a clue. So let’s set up a test. I’ll create this stored procedure: CREATE PROCEDURE DL2e ...  Read more...

With all the recent worms and attacks out there, it's only a matter of time before someone focuses more on databases. With that in mind, Steve Jones thinks it's important we learn and use encryption and better security now.  Read more...

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If you create your own certificate in SQL Server, you need to make sure that you back it up immediately....  Read more...

This Friday Steve Jones wants to know if you are using encryption in your production system and if so, how is it working? Can you handle DR situations?  Read more...

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With data stored in tables, you have a few options to protect data. Check out this tip to learn more about column level encryption.  Read more...

Encryption is supposed to protect data, and it appears to be working as police and authorities are often stymied by encrypted disks. Steve Jones recommends you encrypt your disks on all your machines.  Read more...