Re: Encrypting MS SQL databases

["Hylton Conacher(ZR1HPC)" <hylton () conacher co za>]

MARTIN Benoni wrote:
> Hi list !
>
> I'm currently working on a solution needing to perform replications
> between MS SQL Server databases: there will be a central database and
> several laptops connecting to it. The replications will occur on the
> laptops, so they will have all the data on them, including sensitive
> data.
>
> So I will need to encrypt the data in their databases, and AFAIK, MS SQL
> server 2K does not have encryption tools included.
>
> So I will be looking for a tool that:
> - will not be a millstone around people's neck :) (having 5 more
> logins/passwords to know just because of the encryption)
> - will be strong enough to not panic if a laptop is stolen :)
>
> Any clue will be appreciated !
From my list of links:
SIX STEPS TO SECURE SENSITIVE DATA IN MYSQL
If you're using MySQL, there are some easy things you can do to
secure your systems and significantly reduce the risk of unauthorised
access to your sensitive data.
http://www.net-security.org/news.php?id=11950

6 Steps to secure valuable and sensitive data in MySQL
http://ct.techrepublic.com.com/clicks?t=3407448-c55bc3b61974813922cfaaafffbee890-bf&s=5&fs=0

HiH
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