2020-09-01
492 reads
Dynamic Data Masking
6 steps to a more secure SQL database
Security is often something people think about only after they have had a problem. Given that the average cost of a data breach is $3.92 million (SecurityIntelligence 2019) and ransomware attacks have increased 97% over the past 2 years (PhishMe 2019), the "if it's not broke, don't fix it" approach can clearly be catastrophic. Here […]
2019-10-07
9,371 reads
New release: Data Masker 6.3 for SQL Server
The newest version of Data Masker for SQL Server includes a new rules window with in-product guidance for choosing the right rule, and a new menu bar for fast access to the items you need.
2019-07-29
2018-11-12
693 reads
How to Implement Dynamic Data Masking in Azure SQL Database and SQL Server
Anoop Kumar shows you the SQL Commands (T-SQL) to secure PII/PHI data using the SQL Server Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) feature and explores DDM's built in functions to mask all critical data elements. DDM restricts unauthorized users from accessing critical data with no changes in the application.
2018-02-12
2,929 reads
Dynamic Data Masking on Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database’s Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) feature limits the exposure of sensitive information to non-privileged users. DDM can mask either the full value or partial value in a column. This method can also mask Social Security and Credit Card Numbers without making any changes to the application.
2017-11-22
2,211 reads
2017-06-16
1,006 reads
Using SQL Compare with Dynamic Data Masking
Dynamic Data Masking is an exciting new feature in SQL Server 2016, allowing DBAs to centrally set a mask that is returned for a table column instead of the actual data, limiting what information is returned to certain users in a consistent and reliable way. What’s more, Redgate SQL Compare safely and reliably handles your DDM changes. Data Platform MVP Steve Jones explains more.
2016-07-21
3,492 reads
Permissions and Security in Dynamic Data Masking - Step 4 of the Stairway to Dynamic Data Masking
Learn about the permissions associated with Dynamic Data Masking as well as some of the security implications of using this feature.
2022-05-25 (first published: 2016-06-29)
11,241 reads
2016-05-16
3,479 reads
Blogs
Advice I Like: Respect
By Steve Jones
“Don’t aim to have others like you; aim to have them respect you.” –...
Blue Sky Programming – The Optimism Trap
Many years ago, before I joined Oracle, I was working on a major modernisation...
Setting Up a Mac for Data Engineering and AI Work
If you work with data pipelines, SQL, notebooks, or machine learning models, a Mac...
Forums
SQL Art, Part 4: Happy 4th of July — A British DBA's Guide to Celebrating a War We Don't Talk About
Comments posted to this topic are about the item SQL Art, Part 4: Happy...
Alamat Kantor BCA KCU KUDUS Telp:0817839777
WhatsApp: 0817839777 Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani No.91, Magersari, Panjunan, Kec. Kota Kudus, Kabupaten Kudus,...
Alamat Kantor BCA KCU SEMARANG Telp:0817839777
WhatsApp: 0817839777 Jl. Pemuda No.90-92, Kembangsari, Kec. Semarang Tengah, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50133
Question of the Day
BIT_COUNT I
In SQL Server 2025, I have a table (dbo.UserPermission) that contains this data:
UserID UserPermissions 15 23 37What is returned when I run this code:
select bit_count(UserPermissions) as PermissionCount from dbo.UserPermission where UserID = 3;See possible answers