Protect your data at every layer
Control access. Encrypt data. Monitor activities. Help secure your data at rest or in motion using layers of protection built into SQL Server—the database with the least vulnerabilities of any major platform over the last seven years.[1]
Data encryption
Encrypt data at rest or in motion with Transparent Data Encryption and Always Encrypted in SQL Server.
Database access
Easily manage access to the database with SQL Server logins and permissions or Active Directory integration.
Application access
Help prevent unauthorized access to application data with row-level security and dynamic data masking.
Monitoring and insights
Detect threats and data breaches with SQL Server auditing and Windows Server anti-malware.
Certified to meet the Common Criteria protection profile
Identify which versions of SQL Server have achieved accreditation (CC, ISO15408) for the Common Criteria, an international security and compliance evaluation standard, plus get links to Security Target information.
[1] National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Vulnerability Database, October 24, 2016.
