Securing SQL server [electronic book] : protecting your database from attackers / Denny Cherry.

By:

Cherry, Denny

Contributor(s):

ScienceDirect (Online service)

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Burlington, MA : Syngress, 2011.ISBN:

1597496251 (pbk.)
9781597496254 (pbk.)

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Electronic books.

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ScienceDirect eBook

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1: Securing the Network Chapter 2: Database Encryption Chapter 3: SQL Password Security Chapter 4: Securing the Instance Chapter 5: Additional Security for an Internet Facing SQL Server and Application Chapter 6: SQL Injection Attacks Chapter 7: Database Backup Security Chapter 8: Auditing for Security Chapter 9: Server Rights Appendix A: External Audit Checklists .

Summary: "There is a lot at stake for administrators taking care of servers, since they house sensitive data like credit cards, social security numbers, medical records, and much more. In Securing SQL Server you will learn about the potential attack vectors that can be used to break into your SQL Server database, and how to protect yourself from these attacks. Written by a Microsoft SQL Server MVP, you will learn how to properly secure your database, from both internal and external threats. Best practices and specific tricks employed by the author will also be revealed. Learn expert techniques to protect your SQL database environment"-- Provided by publisher.

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Securing SQL Server: Protecting Your Database from Attackers provides readers with the necessary tools and techniques to help maintain the security of databases within their environment. It begins with a discussion of network security issues, including public versus private IP addresses; accessing an SQL server from home; physical security; and testing network security. The remaining chapters cover database encryption; SQL password security; SQL injection attacks; database backup security; security auditing; and server rights. The Appendix features checklists that database administrators can use to pass external audits.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"There is a lot at stake for administrators taking care of servers, since they house sensitive data like credit cards, social security numbers, medical records, and much more. In Securing SQL Server you will learn about the potential attack vectors that can be used to break into your SQL Server database, and how to protect yourself from these attacks. Written by a Microsoft SQL Server MVP, you will learn how to properly secure your database, from both internal and external threats. Best practices and specific tricks employed by the author will also be revealed. Learn expert techniques to protect your SQL database environment"-- Provided by publisher.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Chapter 1 Securing the Network
Chapter 2 Database Encryption
Chapter 3 SQL Password Security
Chapter 4 Securing the Instance
Chapter 5 Additional Security for an Internet Facing SQL Server and Application
Chapter 6 SQL Injection Attacks
Chapter 7 Database Backup Security
Chapter 8 Auditing for Security
Chapter 9 Server Rights
Appendix A External Audit Checklists

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Denny Cherry (MCSA, MCDBA, MCTS, MCITP, MCM) has been working with Microsoft technology for over 15 years starting with Windows 3.51 and SQL Server 6.5. In 2009, Denny was named as a Microsoft MVP for the Microsoft SQL Server product, and in 2011 Denny earned the Microsoft Certified Master certification for SQL Server 2008. Denny has written dozens of articles for a variety of websites as well as print magazines on a variety of subjects including SQL Server, Clustering, Storage Configuration, and SharePoint.