Dejan Lukić in Security, Privacy & Compliance

How to anonymize PII in LLM pipelines (5 key techniques explained)

LLMs ingest everything, including PII. Learn five anonymization techniques (masking, pseudonymization, redaction & more) to protect sensitive data across your...

15 June 2026 7 min read

Chisom Kanu in Databases

It’s 2026. Why are databases still failing GDPR compliance audits?

GDPR erasure failures are often database engineering problems, not legal ones. Learn how relational schema design, backup retention, and audit...

11 June 2026 13 min read

Lukas Vileikis in Databases

4 CVEs are affecting Valkey databases. Here’s everything you need to know (and what you should do, right now, to protect yours)

4 CVEs currently affect Valkey databases. Learn what they are, which Valkey versions are vulnerable, and what you should do...

19 May 2026 7 min read

Fabiano Amorim in SQL Server

SQL Server security vulnerabilities you weren’t aware of: how tampered indexed-view metadata can break cross-database isolation

Indexed view tampering in SQL Server backups can expose cross-database data after restore. Learn how restore-boundary attacks work and how...

18 May 2026 18 min read

Simple Talk Editor in Security, Privacy & Compliance

In 2026, engineering teams are quietly accepting more risk. Here’s why

11 takeaways from the Simple Talk podcast on security vs speed in databases: why teams misjudge risk, how AI amplifies...

17 May 2026 4 min read

Lukas Vileikis in PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is removing MD5 authentication for passwords. Here’s what it means for your databases

PostgreSQL is phasing out MD5 authentication across versions 18–21, replacing it with SCRAM-SHA-256. Here's what it means for your database...

15 May 2026 7 min read

Dejan Lukić in Security, Privacy & Compliance

How to build a privacy-aware analytics layer with SQL (4 top techniques)

Learn how to build privacy-aware analytics with SQL using masking, aggregation, and pseudonymization. Stay GDPR-compliant without exposing PII.…

13 May 2026 11 min read

Fabiano Amorim in SQL Server

Cross-database ownership chaining in SQL Server: security risks, behavior, and privilege escalation explained

Learn how cross-database ownership chaining works in SQL Server, how permissions are evaluated, and why it can introduce security risks...

13 April 2026 12 min read

Lukas Vileikis in Security, Privacy & Compliance

Everything you need to know about MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847)

Learn what MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847) is, how the vulnerability leaks MongoDB server memory, which versions are affected, and how to protect...

08 April 2026 6 min read

Umair Shahid in Cloud

Why the cloud is not a disaster recovery strategy for your critical databases

Cloud isn’t a disaster recovery plan. Learn why multi-AZ and managed services aren’t enough, and how RTO, RPO, backups, and...

13 March 2026 8 min read

Lukas Vileikis in Security, Privacy & Compliance

How to secure MySQL and PostgreSQL in the world of AI

Learn how AI is transforming database security and discover best practices to secure MySQL and PostgreSQL against AI-driven threats, faster...

04 March 2026 11 min read

Fabiano Amorim in Security, Privacy & Compliance

SQL Server Privilege Escalation via Replication Jobs

Learn how attackers can exploit SQL Server replication cleanup jobs to escalate privileges from db_owner to sysadmin, and discover practical...

22 December 2025 5 min read

Greg Low in SQL Server

15 Practical Tips for Securing SQL Server

15 practical, high-impact steps for securing your SQL Server environment.…

28 November 2025 5 min read

Fabiano Amorim in Security, Privacy & Compliance

SQL Server security vulnerabilities you weren’t aware of: DBaaS system code decryption & user data exfiltration

A SQL Server DBaaS privilege bypass exposed system tables and vendor-protected code on AWS, GCP, and Alibaba. This explains the...

05 November 2025 30 min read

Goodness Woke in AI

Zero-Trust Architecture Best Practices for AI Cloud Deployments

The connection of artificial intelligence and cloud computing has produced previously unattainable chances for creativity while simultaneously introducing complex security...

26 June 2025 20 min read

Goodness Woke in Security, Privacy & Compliance

Zero-Trust Architecture for Cloud-Based AI Systems

Cloud-based artificial intelligence’s growth has transformed how businesses analyze data and get insights, but it has also brought with it...

27 May 2025 25 min read

Mercy Bassey in Security, Privacy & Compliance

Using Snyk for CI/CD Security Scanning

Security is important regardless of your industry, whether it’s finance, retail, e-commerce, or the broader world of IT. A little...

16 January 2025 19 min read

Robert Sheldon in Security, Privacy & Compliance

Protecting your Cloud Assets

Organizations of all types and sizes are turning to the cloud for their application and data storage requirements. The cloud...

18 October 2023 21 min read

Ben Johnston in SQL Server

How to detect and mitigate Row-Level Security attacks in SQL Server (complete guide, part six)

Detect and mitigate attacks against SQL Server Row Level Security (RLS) - side-channel timing attacks, excessive-error patterns, brute force attempts....

03 October 2023 25 min read

Ben Johnston in SQL Server

SQL Server Row-Level Security: Attacks & vulnerabilities (complete guide, part five)

Explore SQL Server Row-Level Security vulnerabilities - direct attacks, indirect attacks, and side-channel bypasses. Essential reading before deploying RLS in...

25 September 2023 22 min read