Tag Archives: security

Yet Another Attack Vector

Posted on August 20, 2014 by way0utwest

There’s a new movie that’s just come out in August. It looks funny, and I’m planning on going to see Let’s Be Cops. I know it’s a movie, it’s not real, but it concerns me, even with a ruling on warrant-less searches … Continue reading →

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Disconnecting Auditing

Posted on August 18, 2014 by way0utwest

We know security is becoming more and more of a topic for IT professionals. As we realy more heavily on our computer systems, we have to be sure that the information contained in them is secure. We know that we … Continue reading →

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MS14-044–Security Alert for SQL Server

Posted on August 12, 2014 by way0utwest

I just saw this, but you should be aware. There’s a potential Denial of Service/Elevation of Privilege bug in SQL Server. Here’s the bulletin: MS14-044 There are QFE and GDR patches for versions since 2008, but you need to read … Continue reading →

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Do We Care?

Posted on August 11, 2014 by way0utwest

Today’s editorial at SQLServerCental is entitled: We Don’t Care about Data and IT Security. It’s by Brian Kelley (author, blog, twitter), and I think it’s worth a few minutes of your time to read. It’s aimed more at executives, and … Continue reading →

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