Andreas Wolter • 8/27/2024

My 7 wishes for access control in SQL Server and Azure SQL security

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This article details a former Azure SQL security engineer's seven specific feature requests to improve access control and security in SQL Server and Azure SQL. The wishes include making ownership-chaining effects optional, limiting the use of the SA account, completing RBAC coverage, improving the principle of least privilege, modernizing SQL Agent security, implementing Attribute-Based Access Control, and enhancing the Entra ID experience for testing.

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