Securing the SQL Server Data Platform: Defining a Security Strategy

In today’s world of escalating cyber threats, securing your SQL Server environment has become a critical priority. The phrase, "It's not a matter of if, but when you're going to be hacked", has never been more true. With external attacks becoming more sophisticated, organizations must prepare for the inevitable and safeguard their SQL Server data platform against data breaches, unauthorized access, and data loss. This talk will focus on the essential steps to secure SQL Server environments against external threats and prevent the loss of critical data. We'll explore how to design a security strategy that reduces the attack surface and ensures your data is protected - even when facing advanced, targeted attacks. From securing network connections and enforcing strong authentication mechanisms to implementing encryption, we'll discuss a range of practical, actionable measures that will help you safeguard your SQL Server Platform from malicious external actors. How to monitor and audit these settings, not only for yourself, but also for compliancy purposes.

1. Identify potential weaknesses in your configuration 2. Receive real world examples on how to strengthen your security 3. Be able to define a security strategy