Azure Defender expands SQL protection to open-source relational databases

by | May 25, 2021 | Technology | 0 comments

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We recently announced the general availability of Azure Defender for SQL to protect SQL Servers in Azure, on premises, and in multi-cloud deployments on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Today we are happy to announce we are expanding Azure Defender’s SQL protection to open-source relational databases. Azure Defender for open-source relational databases is now generally available for use with Azure Databases for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB single servers. 


Attackers often laterally traverse within organizations to discover and exfiltrate data, wherever it is stored, making open-source databases and SQL Server common targets. With Azure Defender, you can now protect your SQL Servers, as well as your open-source databases, expanding and strengthening your protection across your entire SQL estate. We recommend you protect your production instances of SQL and open-source databases with Azure Defender as part of your overall security strategy.


 


Protect your SQL estate with Azure Defender today


Azure Defender for open-source relational databases constantly monitors your servers for security threats and detects anomalous database activities indicating potential threats to Azure Database for MySQL, PostgreSQL and MariaDB. Some examples are:



  • Granular detection of brute force attacks

    • Azure Defender for open-source relational databases provides detailed information on attempted and successful brute force attacks. This lets you investigate and respond with a more complete understanding of the nature and status of the attack on your environment.



  • Behavioral alerts detection

    • Azure Defender for open-source relational databases alerts you to suspicious and unexpected behaviors on your servers, such as changes in the access pattern to your database.



  • Threat intelligence-based detection

    • Azure Defender leverages Microsoft’s threat intelligence and vast knowledge base to surface threat alerts so you can act against them.




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Azure Defender for Open-Source Databases is just one component of the Azure Defender stack, which also protects SQL Servers, virtual machines, storage, and containers. In addition, you will benefit from centralized management for security, integration with Azure Secure Score, and native integration with Azure Sentinel.


 


Get started today!


Protect your Azure open-source databases today and expand your organization’s protection. To learn more, visit our documentation page. To learn more about Azure Defender visit our website. Follow us at @MSFTSecurity for the latest news and updates on cybersecurity.


 

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