Microsoft SQL Server: Security

Microsoft SQL Server Security
Runs the Security Table

Reliability
Achieve a more secure deployment. SQL Server 2005 provides rich security features to protect data and network resources.

Confidentiality
Protect your data. SQL Server 2005 clustering supports Kerberos authentication on a virtual server, and Microsoft Windows–style policies on standard logins so that a consistent policy is applied across all accounts in the domain.

Integrity
SQL Server 2005 supports encryption capabilities within the database itself, fully integrated with a key management infrastructure. By default, client-server communications are encrypted.

Learn more about these three pillars of security.

Take a closer look

Highlights

SQL Server Security Datasheet
Features at a Glance
Review the new and enhanced security features in this easy-to-read matrix.
SQL Server 2005 and Trustworthy Computing
A considerable investment has been made in features that help to provide a high level of security for your enterprise data. Read about what goes into SQL Server 2005 Trustworthy Computing.

News and reviews

SQL Server Is Safest DB
Read more about a recent study in which SQL Server comes out on top when pitted against the security competition.
Which Database is More Secure?
David Litchfield compares Microsoft SQL Server 2005 to Oracle.
Microsoft Outshines Oracle in Security Showdown
Read more about how Microsoft rises above its competition.
The Security Development Lifecycle
Find out more about the Security Development Lifecycle and Microsoft advantages. From the Enterprise Strategy group.
Let's Give Microsoft Some Credit
Oracle continues to gather attention for disclosing staggering numbers of vulnerabilities in its database products. Read Eric Ogren's Computerworld article about SQL Server security.
The Importance of Vendor Openness on Security
Oracle falls under security fire in this vnunet.com article.
Oracle Can Learn from Microsoft in Patch Management
The Microsoft approach to the importance of security gives businesses an edge as described in this News.com article.

Read more success stories from real world businesses using SQL Server to stay ahead in constantly changing business environments.