Security

SQL Server Security Updates

SQL Server: Security Updates (August 2025)

Here is a roundup of recent security updates for SQL Server from the SQL Server Blog announcements. Security Updates: August 2025 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU20 Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR Security Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM CU32 Security Update for SQL Server 2019…

SQL Server Security Updates

SQL Server and Azure SQL Newsletter (June 2025)

There have been quite a few announcements since Microsoft Build 2025 and I wanted to make sure your team did not miss anything. Azure SQL Announcements: May/June 2025 Public Preview – Data Virtualization for Azure SQL Database Using Azure Metrics, Alerts, and Automation Accounts to start an XE session Unlocking…

SQL Server Security Updates

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…

Security Update Guide

From the Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Security Bulletins, and Patch Tuesdays, Microsoft has had a long history in being a leader with security updates. In an effort to modernize the process of informing organizations with needed information, Microsoft is introducing the new Security Update Guide, which is a searchable database…

Cybersecurity Reference

Well, that is one busy infographic. If you need more insight into Cybersecurity, here is a great video on securing #Office365 like a cyber security professional. This session covers the primary areas of customer responsibility with Office 365 including administrative privilege management, account and access management, and client endpoints.

Security and SQL Azure

I was doing some research on Security and SQL Azure Databases and found this great article form Joseph D’Antoni (Denny Cherry & Associates Consulting) and Stacia Varga (Data Inspirations) that I highly recommend. The summary states, “This paper details the security and data management features found in Microsoft Azure SQL Database….

Azure Security Center

Looking to combat today’s enterprise security threats? Want to respond to and recover from security incidents more quickly? Learn how Azure Security Center helps you prevent, detect, and respond to threats with increased visibility and control over the security of your Azure resources.

Web Security Fundamentals

If you are in any way responsible with information systems that touch the web, this course will give you an in-depth look at the top 5 risks you should be aware of and how to combat them. I personally was really interested in the SQL Injection section.