Tag: SQL
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Azure SQL Vulnerability Assessment – Proactively Securing Your Databases
Introduction Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and databases remain one of the most targeted assets in organizations. Misconfigurations, excessive privileges, and outdated security settings can expose sensitive data to breaches. To address these risks, Azure SQL Vulnerability Assessment (VA) provides an automated security scanner that detects vulnerabilities in your Azure SQL Databases, Managed Instances, and… Read more
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Troubleshooting Azure SQL Connectivity with Resource Health
Database connectivity issues can disrupt critical applications and lead to downtime, impacting business operations. But how do you quickly diagnose and resolve these issues in Azure SQL Database? Azure SQL Resource Health provides real-time status updates and troubleshooting insights, helping you determine whether connectivity failures are due to Azure outages, maintenance, or database misconfigurations. In… Read more
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Strengthening SQL Security with Microsoft Defender for SQL
SQL databases are a prime target for cyberattacks, and traditional security measures are often not enough to protect against modern threats. That’s where Microsoft Defender for SQL comes in—a proactive security solution that detects, analyzes, and responds to database threats in real time. Whether your databases are hosted in Azure SQL, SQL Server on-premises, or… Read more
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Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) – Protecting Sensitive Data in SQL Server
Data privacy is a growing concern for businesses handling personally identifiable information (PII), financial records, healthcare data, or any data deemed sensitive by the business. Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) in SQL Server provides an easy way to protect sensitive data—without modifying applications or queries. With DDM, users see masked values instead of real data, ensuring… Read more