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 1
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 11
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 2
Simple Talk Editor in Data 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 22
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 3
Dejan Lukić in Data 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 21
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 2
Lukas Vileikis in Data 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 11
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 21
Lukas Vileikis in Data 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 11
Greg Low in SQL Server Why disabling the SQL Server sa account still matters in 2026 Disabling the SQL Server sa account isn’t outdated advice. Learn why attackers still target sa and what modern SQL Server... 26 February 2026 5 min read 51
Lukas Vileikis in Security How to keep your databases secure in 2026: a complete guide Learn top strategies for securing your databases against emerging security threats. Discover best practices for access control, encryption, monitoring and... 27 January 2026 10 min read 2
Fabiano Amorim in SQL Server Exploiting SQL Server Date Correlation Optimization: How Tampered Backups Enable Cross‑Database Data Leaks This article reveals a critical SQL Server flaw: attackers can weaponize Date Correlation Optimization (DCO) views in restored backups to... 07 January 2026 19 min read 2
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 21
Fabiano Amorim in Data 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 43
Ben Johnston in SQL Server SQL Server Security Features: Complete Guide Complete guide to SQL Server security features - TDE, Always Encrypted, Dynamic Data Masking, Row-Level Security, auditing, firewall rules, and... 15 October 2023 39 min read
SQL Server Pamela Mooney in SQL Server SQL Server Backup Strategy: RPO, RTO, Recovery Models, and Restore Types Build a SQL Server backup strategy from SLA to implementation: understand RPO and RTO, choose the right recovery model (FULL,... 09 November 2020 21 min read
SQL Server Pamela Mooney in SQL Server SQL Server Security for DBAs: Authentication, Permissions, Monitoring, and Audit Comprehensive SQL Server security guide for DBAs - covering physical and data-file security, patching, authentication (Windows vs SQL), server and... 08 October 2020 28 min read
