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Understanding Effective Access in SQL Server

Jun 24, 2024 By James Anderson In Netwrix
Microsoft SQL Server is a popular relational database management system (RDBMS). However, determining the effective access rights of users is difficult because in Active Directory (AD) environments, effective access is determined based on not only the user’s direct permissions but also their membership in SQL Server roles, AD groups and Local Windows groups.
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Default Permissions in SQL Server Public Role - permission not granted

Jun 18, 2024 By Ben Balkin In CalCom
In an SQL Server, roles act like security groups that control what users can do within the database environment. The roles designate the access groups determining who can access specific databases and what they can do with the data within those databases. The public role is a special database role that everyone is assigned by default when they become a member of a database. By default, the public role has very limited permissions, often no permissions at all.
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The Public Role in the MSDB Database, No Proxies Allowed

Jun 14, 2024 By Ben Balkin In CalCom
SQL Agent proxies are a form of built-in service that allows the schedule and running of automated tasks within SQL Server. These tasks can perform various actions related to database management. The msdb database is a crucial system database in Microsoft SQL Server which primarily serves SQL server agents. These databases store information related to SQL Agent jobs, including their configuration, execution history, vital system tables and data.
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How Trustwave Protects Your Databases in the Wake of Recent Healthcare Data Breaches

Jun 11, 2024 By Trustwave In Trustwave
The recent cyberattack on Ascension Medical, Change Healthcare and several UK hospitals is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector. The May 8, 2024, attack disrupted access to Electronic Health Records (EHR) for two weeks across Ascension's 140-hospital system, forced some hospitals to divert ambulances and rely on manual record-keeping, and has led to patient class-action lawsuits regarding potential data exposure.
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How to Install Microsoft SQL Server

Jun 10, 2024 By James Anderson In Netwrix
SQL Server is a widely used relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by Microsoft. It provides secure, scalable and high-performance storage and management of structured and unstructured data. SQL Server offers a wide range of features and tools for database administration, development, business intelligence and advanced analytics.
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Top 7 Database Security Best Practices

May 30, 2024 By Ofir Stein In Apono
Safeguarding your data is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, and your database could be the next target. Whether you’re managing sensitive customer information or intricate analytics, database security should be at the top of your priority list. This article dives deep into the top 7 database security best practices that will help you fortify your defenses.
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SQL Server Orphaned Users - Detection and Remediation Steps

May 29, 2024 By John Gates In CalCom
Orphaned users SQL Server arise when a database user is associated with a login in the master database that no longer exists and should be removed. This situation can happen when the login is removed or when the database is transferred to a different server lacking the corresponding login. The SQL Server logins existing on a server instance can be seen through the sys.server_principals catalog view and the sys.sql_logins compatibility view.
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Account Takeover, SQL Injection and DDoS Attack Simulation on APIs

May 28, 2024 By Indusface In Indusface
Overview: According to TechTarget, 94% of organizations experience security problems in production APIs, and one in five suffers a data breach. The primary reason is that most tech leaders assume that having a strong authentication and authorisation framework is enough to secure APIs. As a result, cyberattacks on APIs increased from 35% in 2022 to 46% in 2023, and this trend continues to rise. Join Karthik Krishnamoorthy, CTO and Vivekanand Gopalan Gopalan, VP of Products at Indusface, in this webinar as they demonstrate how APIs can be hacked.
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Scaling Least Privilege Access for Databases

May 28, 2024 By Rom Carmel In Apono
In today’s increasingly complex digital landscape, safeguarding sensitive data has never been more critical. Yet, many organizations grapple with balancing accessibility and security within their databases. Enter the concept of least privilege access, a pivotal strategy designed to minimize vulnerabilities by ensuring users have only the permissions essential for their role. However, scaling this principle across large-scale environments poses unique challenges and opportunities.
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Mastering SQL Injection : A Comprehensive Guide to SQL Map

May 27, 2024 By VISTA InfoSec In VISTA InfoSec
In this video we will learn about one of the most prevalent database threats today, SQL Injection attack which is a common method used by hackers to exploit vulnerabilities in web applications that interact with databases. Join us as we explore the inner workings of this malicious technique and understand how SQLMAP Tool, a powerful open-source penetration testing tool can be used to protect your data. With step-by-step examples and demonstrations, we will show how to install SQLMAP and take countermeasures.
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