SQL Server Security Top 10

Heres the real basics, how to stop up all the little holes, at the very least you should:

1. NEVER leave the sa passwd blank!
2. Using Integrated security - to enforce passwd policies such as min length and reuse.
3. Abstract the users - a level by only allowing stored procedures to access tables.
4. Use views - to further abstract the users if possible.
5. Use only Integrated Security and Named Pipes where ever possible.
6. Avoid TCP/IP - if at all possible.
7. Disable stored procedures - such as xp_cmdshell.
8. Learn the difference - between logins and users and remove as many rights from guest as possible.
9. Enforce - a security policy and audit levels.
10. Change the default database - from master to something else.

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