SQL Server BITS Conference in Manchester, United Kingdom on March 28th, 2009.

SQL Server BITS Conference in Manchester, United Kingdom on March 28th, 2009. 

SQL Server BITS is one of the biggest SQL Server Conferences in Europe.   It will be held on March 28th, 2009 @ the Manchester Metropolitan University.  There will be 28 SQL Server sessions by industry experts in one place on one day.  I will be presenting on SQL Server security.  Therefore, if you are in the area feel free to swing on by. 

Cheers!!!

Ross Mistry, SQL MVP

Securing and Hardening a SQL Server Implementation – Notes from the Field

Ross Mistry

SQL Server is regularly targeted by hackers as it is a repository of sensitive data for organizations. If breached, hackers can gain access to confidential information including, but not limited to credit card numbers, social security numbers, and marketing information. This presentation covers topics pertaining to best practices and tips on how to secure and harden a SQL Server 2008 & 2005 implementation. Some of the security and hardening topics covered include: minimize surface area with policy based management, encryption, advanced auditing, configuring a Windows Server 2008 firewall, applying security templates with Active Directory, and consolidating SQL Server logs.