Top 10 Compliance Risks: Avoid SQL Server Audit Failures as a DBA

Stay ahead of the curve in regulatory compliance with our expert breakdown of the top 10 risks SQL Server DBAs need to watch out for. This essential guide covers critical areas related to sensitive data management on SQL Server databases, helping you prepare effectively for audits.

We’ll look at these using two IDERA tools, SQL Secure and SQL Compliance Manager, and explore what triggers audit failures and provide practical tips to ensure your database meets all regulatory standards.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 SQL Secure: Blank passwords & Password policy enforcement
02:00 SQL Secure: TCP Port 1433 left open
02:34 SQL Secure: sa account not disabled or renamed
03:44 SQL Secure: xp_cmdshell enabled / extended stored procedures
04:29 SQL Secure: Reviewing elevated user permissions
09:05 Compliance Manager: Tracking risky events and user activity
12:00 Compliance Manager: Security & structural changes
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