10 Deadly Sins of SQL Server Configuration - Scott Sutherland - OWASP AppSec California 2015

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Channel: OWASP Foundation · 2015 · Science & Technology

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AppSec California 2015 - Day 1, Track 3, Slot 6

Title

10 Deadly Sins of SQL Server Configuration

Abstract

Databases are the backbone of the applications that run our world and store our personal data. Microsoft’s SQL Server one of the primary database platforms used in enterprise environments today. This talk will cover 10 common weak SQL Server configurations and the practical attacks that help hackers gain unauthorized access to data, applications, and systems. This will include a few demonstrations of the techniques that are used during real-world attacks and penetration tests. This should be interesting to developers, new database admins, and aspiring penetration testers looking to gain a better understanding of the risks associated with weak SQL Server configurations.

Bio

Scott Sutherland is a principal security consultant responsible for the development, and execution of penetration test services at NetSPI. His role includes researching and developing tools, techniques, and methodologies used during network and application penetration tests. As an active participant in the information security community Scott performs security research in his free time and contributes technical security blog posts, presentations, and tools on a regular basis through NetSPI. You can find Scott blogging on the NetSPI website and on Twitter.

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