Patching Quickly

Prompt patching is important, as a recent ransomware situation shows.

Using Kerberos Configuration Manager for SPNs Validation

Learn how to manage and troubleshoot Kerberos authentication for SQL Server using the Kerberos Configuration Manager.

Removing SA from Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Database is getting the ability to turn off SQL authentication.

Encrypt and Decrypt Passwords in SQL Server with PowerShell

In this article we look at how to securely store data in text files that could be used for SQL Server authentication or wherever you need to keep data secure.

Shared Security

Anytime shared security is in use, there is a problem.

Post Attack Actions

After a malware or randomeware attack, do you know what you need to do?

The Limit on Control

Control Permission Limits

Default Credentials

Using default credentials is a poor practice, but people still continue to forget to change them.

Microsoft Fights Back

Microsoft fights back against hackers after a recent vulnerability in a management framework.