Ben DeBow gives us a once-over of things you can do to harden a SQL Server instance:
Microsoft SQL Server is one of the most secure platforms available, but companies need to deploy, configure, and implement it correctly – along with implementing its built-in security features – in order to ensure their systems are fully protected. Here, we’ll explore six of the most important security features and how to implement them to enhance your SQL Server security.
This isn’t a how-to guide so much as it is a what-you-can-do guide.