SQL Server has a long list of roles for server, database, and applications that outline things like permissions, data selection and modification, and disk management. Examine how roles play a part ...

Sentrigo discovered a new security hole in SQL Server, but so far Microsoft isn't paying attention. Let me show you why they should ...

Additionally, Microsoft will subject SQL Server 2005 to the federal government’s Common Criteria certification from the National Security Agency. Common Criteria certification carries a more ...

“Security is the most important thing in our business,” said Gordon Mangione, vice president in charge of SQL Server. Microsoft had already started to focus more resources on SQL Server ...

The highlights of the newest version of Microsoft’s SQL Server 2016 take security and visibility upgrades of earlier versions and move toward availability, simplicity, and consistency. With only ...

Microsoft will end security support for SQL Server 2005 in April 2016, and higher education IT leaders must prepare to upgrade.

In addition to StretchDB and AlwaysEncrypted, there are two more exciting features in the works for SQL Server 2016: dynamic data masking and row-level security. In the case of these two features, ...

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 allows administrators to configure database security flexibly, and supports the U.S. government certification for C2-level installations in sensitive environments.