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2. Protecting Against SQL Injection

Edward Pollack

(1)Albany, New York, USA

There are few SQL vulnerabilities as commonly exploited as SQL injection. This form of database attack has destroyed companies and ruined careers, and is a constant challenge for database administrators. As a database professional, data is your greatest asset, and it is your responsibility to guard it above all else. SQL injection is not limited only to Dynamic SQL, but is a technique that can be applied to many areas of SQL Server. Therefore, understanding and defending against it are the most important priorities when considering SQL Server security.

What Is SQL Injection?

SQL injection is when a ...

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