Validating Password Expiration

Steve notes that password expiration is important for SQL Logins, but he knows this isn't always configured when logins are created, or checked later to see if it is still enabled.

Demystifying Best Practices and Enhancing RDS security with Amazon GuardDuty

This article looks at four security best practices for protecting databases in AWS along with how GuardDuty can be used to provide additional security.

The Public Perception of Security Issues

The way the public thinks about security issues isn't always accurate, but we have to accept that and learn to respond in a professional manner.

Data Oriented Cloud Security Mechanisms

This article looks at security mechanisms in the cloud that can help protect your data, with specific examples in AWS.

Has Everyone Had a Data Breach?

Not only is the security of our organization important, but that of our partners matters as well.

Stale Data Causes Security Issues

Stale data from Microsoft has led to many systems being more vulnerable than they should have been. There's no excuse for this, from Microsoft or our own organizations.

Backup Permissions

The Home Password Cracker

Passwords cracked in under an hour using modern hardware have Steve shaking his head.

SQL Server Data Masking with DbDefence

Regenerating the Master Key