Implementing Azure SQL Data Security
In the Information age data is the new currency and like anything valuable, it needs to be protected. Azure SQL and its environment provide a range of mechanisms for protecting your data from a multitude of hazards. The potential threats range from bad actors trying to steal information to unintentional human error corrupting your data. To cover all eventualities Azure provides pre-emptive protection in the form of network security, several types of data encryption, data classification, and vulnerability assessment services. After the fact protection is available in the form of built-in data change tracking. This lesson shows not only tells you about what protection is available for your database but also how to implement it.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn what security components are available within Azure SQL
- Understand how these elements work together to provide a secure environment
- Learn how to implement infrastructure security
- Learn how to secure your data from external and internal hazards
- Learn how to implement data change tracking
Intended Audience
- Anyone who wants to learn how to implement secure Azure SQL databases
- Those preparing for Microsoft’s DP-300 exam
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this lesson, you have should a general understanding of the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure. Experience using databases — especially SQL Server — would also be beneficial.
Resources
The GitHub repository for this lesson can be found here: https://github.com/cloudacademy/azure-sql-data-security-dp-300
Hallam is a software architect with over 20 years experience across a wide range of industries. He began his software career as a Delphi/Interbase disciple but changed his allegiance to Microsoft with its deep and broad ecosystem. While Hallam has designed and crafted custom software utilizing web, mobile and desktop technologies, good quality reliable data is the key to a successful solution. The challenge of quickly turning data into useful information for digestion by humans and machines has led Hallam to specialize in database design and process automation. Showing customers how leverage new technology to change and improve their business processes is one of the key drivers keeping Hallam coming back to the keyboard.