I’m not prophetic, I promise. However, some good news on the service pack front with regards to SQL Server 2008...

2014-06-02 (first published: 2014-05-30)

3,059 reads

Do you apply SQL Server Cumulative Updates?

by Brian Kelley

Databases – Infrastructure – Security

I think Steve Jones makes a great point here with respect to cumulative updates:
“This is one reason I’ve been hesitant...

2014-05-30 (first published: 2014-05-28)

6,877 reads

Minimize permissions for file locations

by Brian Kelley

Databases – Infrastructure – Security

When we talk about security, we often point to the Point of Least Privilege. I write a lot about applying...

2014-05-23 (first published: 2014-05-16)

1,743 reads

The Scary DBA Comes to Columbia, SC

by Brian Kelley

Databases – Infrastructure – Security

*sound of glass crashing* *cue theme music*
(in a wrestling announcer’s shocked voice) “It can’t be! He’s not supposed to be...

2014-05-09

698 reads

Understanding the Three A’s of Security for SQL Server

by Brian Kelley

Databases – Infrastructure – Security

Do you know what the “Three A’s of Security” are and how they apply to Microsoft SQL Server? Let’s look...

2014-05-01 (first published: 2014-04-22)

7,368 reads

Encrypt usernames and passwords stored in files

by Brian Kelley

Databases – Infrastructure – Security

I was looking at a product recently and came across a rather unpleasant surprise: the install instructions specified that I...

2014-04-02

3,394 reads

Speaking at Midlands PASS Chapter tonight

by Brian Kelley

Databases – Infrastructure – Security

The Midlands PASS Chapter is an official PASS (Professional Association for SQL Server) chapter located in Columbia, SC. It’s free...

2014-03-13

462 reads

A summary of the SQL Server security #datachat is live

by Brian Kelley

Databases – Infrastructure – Security

Recently I posted about participating in a #datachat about SQL Server security. As it turned out, we didn’t talk about...

2014-03-12

642 reads

Auditing VMware vCenter Actions (on SQL Server)

by Brian Kelley

Databases – Infrastructure – Security

When you’ve got a SIEM appliance or application, you want actions and events going into it as a central repository....

2014-03-07

1,349 reads

The weakest link in database security

by Brian Kelley

Databases – Infrastructure – Security

The weakest link in database security is the same as for most all IT security: people.
Because the weakest link is...

2014-03-06

956 reads

Service Packs coming for SQL Server 2008/2008 R2

Do you apply SQL Server Cumulative Updates?

Minimize permissions for file locations

The Scary DBA Comes to Columbia, SC

Understanding the Three A’s of Security for SQL Server

Encrypt usernames and passwords stored in files

Speaking at Midlands PASS Chapter tonight

A summary of the SQL Server security #datachat is live

Auditing VMware vCenter Actions (on SQL Server)

The weakest link in database security

Blogs

Audit – Security Compliance Frameworks (Part 1)

Restore SQL Server Database to an OrbStack Container

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