Security



SQL Server Security Updates: September 2025

Here is a roundup of recent security updates for SQL Server from the SQL Server Blog announcements. Security Updates: September 2025 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU21 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU20 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR Security Update for SQL Server 2019…



Secure Future Initiative (SFI) patterns and practices

I wanted to share an important update from Microsoft that directly supports our shared commitment to cybersecurity: the launch of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) patterns and practices. This new library of actionable guidance is designed to help organizations like yours implement robust security measures at scale. The SFI framework…


SQL Server Updates Newsletter (February – March)

Here is a roundup of recent updates for SQL Server from the SQL Server Blog announcements. March 2025 ODBC Driver 18.5 for SQL Server Released: Download JDBC Driver 12.10 for SQL Server Released: Download Security Update of SQL Server 2022 RTM CU18 KB Article: KB5050771 Release of SQL Server Management Studio…


SQL Server Security Updates (November)

SQL Server Security Updates Newsletter October/November November 2024 Security Update of SQL Server 2022 RTM CU16 KB Article:  KB5048033 Security Update of SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR KB Article: KB5046861 Security Update of SQL Server 2019 RTM CU KB Article: KB5046860 Security Update of SQL Server 2019 RTM GDR KB Article: KB5046859 Security…


Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative

A year ago, Microsoft launched the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to prepare for the increasing scale and high stakes of cyberattacks. SFI brings together every part of Microsoft to advance cybersecurity protection across our company and products. This initiative represents a significant step forward in safeguarding your digital assets and…


SQL Server and Azure SQL Updates (February 2024)

Upcoming changes for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). This is the first of three blog posts about the next releases of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and the roadmap for 2024! Learn more: SSMS 20 connection changes (microsoft.com) Get started planning SQL Server 2014 end of support. Did you know that…