Securing SQL Server: Protecting Your Database from Attackers [Paperback]

Denny Cherry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2011 | ISBN-10: 1597496251 | ISBN-13: 978-1597496254 | Edition: 1

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 and MCM, 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.

• Author Denny Cherry is a Microsoft MVP and MCM for his expertise in the SQL Server product


• Learn expert techniques to protect your SQL database environment


• Discover how to identify what an intruder accessed or damaged

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Denny Cherry is what would happen if Bill Gates and AC/DC got together to create a sibling. He's a bare-knuckles, no holds-barred technologist, and you can bet that if he tells you that something does or doesn't work, he's speaking from experience. Active in the community, his passion is sharing. You'll enjoy this book."

-Buck Woody, Senior Technology Specialist, Microsoft

 

"Securing SQL Server is a must read for any architect or database administrator wanting to secure their SQL Servers. Given the sensitive data that SQL Servers could hold, it is vital that one understands the potential attacks and how to protect yourself from them. This is the book to help you understand."

-InfoSecReviews Book Awards

From the Back Cover

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (February 14, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597496251
• ISBN-13: 978-1597496254
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Denny Cherry is an independent consultant with over a decade of experience working with platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, Hyper-V, vSphere and Enterprise Storage solutions. Denny's areas of technical expertise include system architecture, performance tuning, security, replication and troubleshooting. Denny currently holds several of the Microsoft Certifications related to SQL Server for versions 2000 through 2008 including the Microsoft Certified Master for SQL Server 2008 as well as being a Microsoft MVP for several years and a VMware vExpert.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings a dull topic to life with solid insight November 26, 2011

By Brent Ozar

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Denny's a jack of all trades, and a Microsoft Certified Master of SQL Server to boot. I've had the pleasure of knowing Denny for a few years, and he's on the short list of people who I'd trust with my server password list. (I wouldn't trust him with my laptop password, though, because he's got a wicked sense of humor.) When Denny first told me he was writing a security book by himself, I asked him why - it seemed like such a dry topic. Amazingly, Denny was able to bring this material to life in a friendly, readable way.

It's easy to recommend this book for companies that store financial, medical, or personally identifiable data in their databases, but going beyond that, I think every company with a multi-DBA team should have a copy of this book on their bookshelf. A lot of my clients ask questions that are answered well in this book, and this book is way cheaper than a HIPAA/PCI/SOX audit.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The book on SQL security I have always wanted!!!! April 8, 2011

By Rick A. Morelan

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BRILLIANT WORK! Denny Cherry has really done his homework and summarized it for you in this awesome book. I have never met this guy but would love to someday. In my opinion he is a true master of this topic. Before this book I had a pretty good knowledge of SQL security and industry standard security features that integrate with SQL server. This book as taught me so much about the whole picture of how all that works. This is just perfect for intermediate to advanced SQL admins. Great timing too as the schools I work at needed a new book for their SQL security classes. This is now our book for the SQL security lessons that will be given to all students.

You get a really good feel for the "What" and "Why" of security as well as the history along with where the industry is headed. It's not a beginner book but great for people in the admin side of SQL wanting to be that "Go-To" SQL security person. Wish I could give it 6 stars.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, but needs further editing... December 15, 2011

By A. Patterson

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm really enjoying the content and format of this book. The way the chapters are presented in an encapsulated format so they can be read in any order saves time and the language is easy to read while still being technical in nature. My only complaint with the book so far (I purchased the Kindle version so I'm not sure if the print version is any different) is that there are several spelling and grammatical errors which can distract readers who know better (i.e. former English majors). It probably would have benefited from another once-over in the editing department.