Azure SQL Database Security

Getting Started with Azure SQL Database Security

This section provides foundational knowledge and initial setup guides for securing your Azure SQL Database instances.

• Security Overview for Azure SQL Database
• Configuring Firewall Rules
• Setting Up Virtual Network Service Endpoints
• Implementing Azure Private Link

Authentication and Authorization

Master the methods for controlling access to your data and resources.

• Using SQL Authentication
• Configuring Azure Active Directory Authentication
• Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Data Encryption and Protection

Explore techniques to encrypt your data at rest and in transit.

• Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
• Always Encrypted
• Dynamic Data Masking

Threat Detection and Monitoring

Learn how to detect and respond to potential security threats.

• Azure Defender for SQL
• Configuring Auditing and Diagnostic Logs
• Vulnerability Assessment

Advanced Security Concepts

Dive deeper into specialized security topics.

• Securing Data Transmission with SSL/TLS
• Managing Database Credentials and Secrets