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