Data anonymization is the process of removing or modifying identifiable information from a database so that it cannot be linked back to an individual. In SQL Server, there are several techniques you can use to achieve data anonymization.
SQL Server Security
Data classification in SQL Server
Data classification in SQL Server is a way to organize and label data based on its sensitivity and the level of protection it requires. This labeling can be used to implement data security policies, access control rules, and compliance requirements for data protection regulations.
How to match passwords for SQL Logins
Whenever a SQL login is created using password, it is assigned a unique SID and then converted into a hexadecimal hash value.
SQL Server Hardening: Initial Checklist
SQL Server is a popular database management system that helps organizations store, manage, and analyze large amounts of data. With the rise of cyber attacks and data breaches, it’s crucial to harden your SQL Server to protect your data from unauthorized access and malicious activities. This SQL Server Hardening post will guide you through the first steps to harden your SQL Server and secure your database.
Fixed: Login failed for user ‘(null)’
Cannot connect to SQL instance.
Login failed for user ‘(null)’. Reason: Not associated with a trusted SQL Server connection. (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
Error Number: 18452
Severity: 14
State: 1
SQL Server TDE, Encrypted Backup Interview Questions
Recently we worked with one of customer who wanted to implement TDE and Encrypted backups on his production SQL Servers. He had so many questions on encryption and decryption process. Some questions might look silly but we had to test things to be able to provide answers. Refer existing articles for TDE and Encrypted backups: … Read more
Transparent Data Encryption In SQL Server
Introduction
SQL Server Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) is a security feature. TDE is known as encryption at rest. Database files and backups are protected from unauthorized access using AES or 3DES algorithm.
SQL Server Encrypted Backup and Restore
SQL Server encrypted backup is a feature of both standard and enterprise edition in SQL Server 2019. You can refer below link for more details: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2019?view=sql-server-ver15 Taking encrypted backups and restoring those backups on another SQL instance requires some additional steps to be followed. Take Encrypted Backup Above encrypted backups could be restored on same … Read more