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MS SQL Server 2005 Adds Security Features

Posted by simoniker on from the lock-things-up dept.

nycsubway writes "Microsoft is planning to add in its own encryption and decryption to its newest version of SQL Server. From the article: 'The company is writing complex encryption and decryption functionality directly into the product so customers don't have to procure security features from a third party, or roll their own when the product becomes generally available next year.' I would also hope the default sa/password will no longer be there."

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  1. Microsofts default encryption pass by NightWulf · · Score: 4, Funny

    will be 12345. Same as the one on Bill Gates' luggage.

    1. Re:Microsofts default encryption pass by Vaevictis666 · · Score: 2, Funny
      "One two three four five!?! That's the stupidest combination I've ever heard!! That's the kind of combination some idiot would have on his luggage!!"

      - President Skroob

  2. Its MSFT bashing time... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Go ahead, slashdotters.. they mentioned MSFT!.. .Quick .. get your pitchforks and light the torches!

  3. So then... by gmuslera · · Score: 3, Funny

    future ms sql internet worms will travel encrypted?

    1. Re:So then... by whiteranger99x · · Score: 3, Funny

      Of course, I would be worried if those worms traveled across the internet unencrypted. I wouldn't want a worm to be full of exploits!

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  4. In Related News... by k4_pacific · · Score: 4, Funny

    The Acme Safe Co. announced today that next year's model will feature a "lock" to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the contents.

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  5. onu! by Triumph+The+Insult+C · · Score: 4, Funny

    v'ir nyernql penpxrq vg!

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  6. I give it four weeks... by drdreff · · Score: 3, Funny

    That's the patch cycle now right? once a month? Either the IIS plugin or some "bugfix" will contain a flaw that exposes the private key to anyone with a .net passport.

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  7. Re:Good Thing by roseblood · · Score: 1, Funny

    GOOD THING? Security By Microsoft - with a proven track record.

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  8. MS SQL Server 2005 Adds Security Features by Pan+T.+Hose · · Score: 2, Funny

    Finally!

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  9. Remember kids.. by Carlos+Silva · · Score: 1, Funny

    It's not a bug, it's a feature!

  10. Re:Nice, but... by caluml · · Score: 1, Funny
    buying a pair of pliers, and using them on the testicles of whatever unlucky bastard happens to know the 'key'.

    Suddenly, the value of female sysadmins doubles...

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  11. Re:Its MSFT bashing time... by pikkumyy · · Score: 3, Funny

    Foreign keys are un-American.

  12. Re:Its MSFT bashing time... by supersnail · · Score: 2, Funny

    Foreign keys are un-American

    No they arent, they are just not British

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  13. MS encryption? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I guess BillG found out no one owns ROT-13.