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SQL Server Security

Live Virtual Class - Super Intensive Remote Training with Labs!
February 17, 2025, 9:00 am
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During this 5-day course in 35 hours of super intensive training you will analyze, learn, and practice critical tasks for implementing highly secure SQL Server infrastructure. Moreover, you will be able to:

    • get the highest quality and unique learning experience – the class is limited to 12 participants by default
    • get the opportunity to interact with our world-renowned Experts
    • go through CQURE’s custom lab exercises and practice them after the course
    • receive a lifelong certification after completing the course!

 

(9:00am – 4:00pm CEST/CET Monday to Friday)

30003500

/Lowest price within 30 days €3000 (net)

Why this course?

This course is a must-go for database administrators, IT professionals and security officers dealing with database servers.

Delivered by highly skilled SQL and database enthusiast with practical knowledge, multiple successful projects, many years of real-world experience and great teaching skills. The course has a form of intense workshop where we make a deep dive inside the SQL Server.

This is an international Live Virtual Class so you will be able to share the learning experience with a group of IT pros from around the world without leaving your home or office!

This course is a must-go for database administrators, IT professionals and security officers dealing with database servers.

Delivered by highly skilled SQL and database enthusiast with practical knowledge, multiple successful projects, many years of real-world experience and great teaching skills. The course has a form of intense workshop where we make a deep dive inside the SQL Server.

This is an international Live Virtual Class so you will be able to share the learning experience with a group of IT pros from around the world without leaving your home or office!

Pricing plan

We offer you pricing plan designed and adjusted to your specific needs and budget. Buy now or book your spot and pay later.

Course timeline

  • 1. Before the course

    You will receive a Student Guide with instruction on how to prepare for the training, information regarding all the technical requirements and your own individual login credentials to the virtual environment.

  • 2. During the course

    You will be able to exercise and review all learned content on an ongoing basis.

  • 3. After the course

    You will receive a Certificate of Completion, all the materials which have been created and presented by the trainer as well as an access to our community on the Discord server.

Course benefits

How our lessons look like

  • Loads of Knowledge
  • Implementation workshop
  • Course materials
  • Unique exercises
  • Social & Network
  • Certification

Loads of Knowledge

In this workshop, you will analyze, learn, and practice critical tasks for implementing highly secure SQL Server infrastructure. We’ll start with identifying security needs regarding database servers and look at the most common attack types and use them on ‘out of the box’ installation. In simple words we will hack our systems!

Implementation workshop

We will discuss impact of system and network security on databases server. Next, we will go through every layer of protection offered by SQL Server with lots of real-life examples and hands on labs. At the end we will look at the monitoring and auditing our infrastructure to detect threats and react to them. Additionally, we’ll play with security of other SQL Services and Azure SQL Databases. Our goal is to show and teach you how to protect your precious data in SQL Server environment and how database security mechanisms work. After the course you will be able to test and secure your SQL Server infrastructure..

Course materials

During the course you will be provided with a bunch of materials such as lab exercises, presentations, intriguing articles and useful tools to make your tasks a little bit easier!

Unique exercises

The course has a form of an intense workshop where we make a deep dive inside the SQL Server. All exercises are based on SQL Server 2019 and Windows Server 2019.

This course is based on practical knowledge from tons of successful projects, many years of real-world experience and no mercy for misconfigurations or insecure solutions! Remember that the labs will stay online for an extra three weeks so you may practice even more after the training is completed!

Social & Network

You will be granted access to our closed Discord community server where you will be able to share your thoughts with other IT specialists.

Certification

After finishing the course, you will be granted a CQURE Certificate of Completion. Please note that after completing the course you will also be eligible for CPE points!

Course syllabus

This Live Virtual Class consists of 8 Modules on Hacking and Securing SQL Server. They include essential theory combined with individual practice during the exercises as well as loads of hands-on tools and real-case scenarios.

  • Module 1. Overview of SQL Server Security (SQL Server 2022 & 2025)

    • 1. New security features in SQL Server 2022 and 2025, including enhanced encryption and cloud integration.
    • 2. SQL Server architecture and how it impacts security.
    • 3. Integration with Azure SQL Database, Azure Defender, and Azure Active Directory for improved security in hybrid environments.
  • Module 2: Common Threats & Best Practices for Data Protection

    • 1. Identifying common SQL Server vulnerabilities (SQL injection, unauthorized access, misconfigurations).
    • 2. Best practices for protecting SQL Server, including encryption, secure authentication, and role-based access control.
  • Module 3: Setting Up SQL Server Environment

    • 1. Installation of SQL Server 2022, ensuring secure configuration.
    • 2. Configuring firewalls and ports for secure SQL Server access.
    • 3. Testing connectivity using different protocols (TCP/IP, Named Pipes) and validating network security.
  • Module 4: Securing the Operating System & Network

    • 1. Hardening Windows Server to protect SQL Server from external threats.
    • 2. Configuring secure file-sharing, system permissions, and Windows Defender.
    • 3. Setting up firewall rules and encrypted communications to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Module 5: User Account and Role Management

    • 1. Creating and managing SQL Server logins, using Windows Authentication vs. SQL Authentication.
    • 2. Integrating Azure Active Directory Authentication for centralized identity management.
    • 3. Role-based security and assigning permissions based on job functions to implement the Principle of Least Privilege.
  • Module 6: Managing Permissions and Data Access

    • 1. Implementing row-level security to restrict data access based on user context.
    • 2. Using Dynamic Data Masking to obfuscate sensitive information from unauthorized users.
    • 3. Configuring Custom Permissions and testing access controls with different user roles.
  • Module 7: Data Encryption in SQL Server

    • 1. Always Encrypted for encrypting sensitive data both at rest and in transit.
    • 2. Transparent Database Encryption (TDE) for protecting entire databases and backups.
    • 3. Column-Level Encryption and implementing Dynamic Data Masking to secure sensitive columns.
    • 4. Best practices for End-to-End Encryption to secure data throughout its lifecycle.
  • Module 8: Backup Security

    • 1. Best practices for securing backup files, including encryption and managing backup certificates.
    • 2. Creating encrypted backups and testing backup and restore procedures to ensure data security.
  • Module 9: Auditing SQL Server Access and Data Usage

    • 1. Configuring SQL Server Auditing to log access attempts, data changes, and administrative actions.
    • 2. Using Extended Events to monitor SQL Server activities and detect unusual or suspicious behavior.
    • 3. Implementing auditing for compliance with regulations like GDPR, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA.
  • Module 10: Security Monitoring Tools

    • 1. Integrating Azure Defender for SQL Server to monitor vulnerabilities and threats in SQL Server environments.
    • 2. Using Azure Sentinel for advanced threat detection and security information management (SIEM).
    • 3. Setting up monitoring alerts and integrating SQL Server logs with SIEM systems for real-time threat analysis.
  • Module 11: Securing SQL Server Services

    • 1. Securing SQL Server Agent, Analysis Services (SSAS), and Reporting Services (SSRS) by controlling access to these services and jobs.
    • 2. Implementing policies to ensure that only authorized users have access to critical SQL Server services and data.
    • 3. Securing Azure SQL Database by configuring firewall settings, virtual networks, and managing secure access through Private Endpoints.
  • Module 12: Protecting SQL Server Instances from External Attacks

    • 1. Techniques to prevent SQL injection and other common attacks by using parameterized queries and stored procedures.
    • 2. Securing SQL Server against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks by configuring server resources and network isolation.
    • 3. Ensuring secure communication by using SSL/TLS for data in transit and encryption for communication channels between clients and SQL Server instances.
  • Module 13: Simulating Attacks and Testing Responses

    • 1. Simulating real-world attacks, such as SQL injection, unauthorized access attempts, and Denial of Service attacks.
    • 2. Testing SQL Server defenses against these simulated attacks to evaluate security configurations and response mechanisms.
    • 3. Reviewing SQL Server’s ability to log attacks and respond appropriately to minimize damage.
  • Module 14: Managing Certificates

    • 1. Configuring SSL/TLS certificates for encrypted connections between SQL Server and clients.
    • 2. Managing certificates for backup encryption and securing data exchanges.
    • 3. Ensuring the integrity of certificates used for authentication and encryption across the SQL Server infrastructure.

Who is it for?

This is an advanced course on Hacking and Securing SQL Server for Cybersecurity Specialists.

Audience

Database administrators, infrastructure architects, security professionals, system engineers, advanced database developer, IT professionals, security consultants and other people responsible for implementing databases security.

Platform and Technical Requirements

To participate in the course you need a Stable internet connection. For the best learning experience, we also need you to have a webcam, headphones, and a microphone. Open RDP port 3391 for the connection to the Lab environment is needed as well. We will setup a secure Zoom classroom for every day of the course – we will send you a safe link to join the conference by e-mail.

Exercises

This workshop is based on practical knowledge from tons of successful projects, many years of real-world experience, and no mercy for misconfigurations or insecure solutions! All exercises are based on SQL Server 2022 and 2025.
Remember that the hybrid identity lab environment will stay online for an extra three weeks so you may practice even more after the training is completed!

How to persuade your manager that this course is meaningful?

Investing in knowledge is one of the most worthy investment not only for us, but also for our environment. Learning new skills and insights in terms of cybersecurity may benefit with gaining awareness and as a result, may prevent falling a victim to cyber threats in the future.

Protects the Company

You will be the valuable element in regards to company’s safety – knowing about potential threats and ways of avoiding them may be incredibly useful in a daily company life.

Improves Employees skills

Not only your company will gain a specialist in terms of cybersecurity, but also you will unlock the door for expanding your skills horizon even further.

Boosts customer confidence

Completed course with personal certification may be the perfect advantage when it comes to business.

Helps comply with regulations

Knowledge is power—it helps navigate through complex regulatory landscapes. Keeping up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity regulations and standards ensures your company remains compliant, thus avoiding costly penalties and reputational damage.

Saves money in the long run

Who would have want to pay regularly for help in case of emergency data leakage in a company? It’s much better to educate the employees and prevent any cybersecurity risks.

Prepares for emerging threats

After our course, you will be educated in the possible threats and you will identify any suspicious activity online with ease.

Register now and learn from the best!

During this 35-hour super intensive training you will gain crucial cybersecurity knowledge and skills in terms of SQL Server Security. Moreover, you will be able to:

  • get the highest quality and unique learning experience
  • get the opportunity to interact with our world-renowned Experts
  • go through CQURE’s custom lab exercises and practice them after the course

Your Experts

This course is delivered by one of the greatest, world-renowned Cybersecurity Experts with practical knowledge from tons of successful projects, many years of real-world experience, great teaching skills and no mercy for misconfigurations or insecure solutions.

Damian

Widera

Data Platform MVP, MCT, Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Expert

Software engineer with over 20 years of professional experience in all aspects of data platform development. In 2022, for the 14th time, he has been awarded Microsoft’s Data Platform MVP. He holds various Microsoft Certifications since 2004.

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