How do Iconfigure Advanced Threat Protection (Defender for SQL)?

To use Advanced Threat Protection (Defender for SQL) with Azure SQL Database, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to your Azure SQL Database instance in the Azure portal.
2. Select the “Security + compliance” tab in the left-hand menu.
3. Click on “Advanced Threat Protection” in the “Security” section.
4. Click “Enable” to start the configuration process.
5. Choose the subscription, resource group, and database that you want to protect.
6. Review and accept the terms of use.
7. Configure email notifications to receive alerts when potential threats are detected.
8. Click “Save” to enable ATP for your database.

Once ATP is enabled, the system will automatically start monitoring your database activity and detecting potential security threats. You can view the ATP alerts by clicking on “Advanced Threat Protection” in the left-hand menu.

Usage examples of ATP and Defender for SQL include:

1. Detecting SQL injection attacks: ATP and Defender for SQL can detect and block SQL injection attacks, which are a common method used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to databases. You can view alerts for SQL injection attacks in the ATP dashboard.
2. Monitoring for data exfiltration attempts: The system can monitor outgoing traffic from your database and detect attempts to exfiltrate data. This can help prevent data breaches and protect your sensitive data. You can view alerts for potential data exfiltration attempts in the ATP dashboard.
3. Identifying unauthorized access attempts: ATP and Defender for SQL can identify attempts to access your database from unauthorized sources or with invalid credentials. You can view alerts for unauthorized access attempts in the ATP dashboard.
4. Blocking malicious activity: The system can automatically block malicious activity, such as blocking the IP address of a potential attacker or disabling a user account that is attempting unauthorized access. You can configure automatic responses to potential threats in the ATP settings.

By using ATP and Defender for SQL, you can proactively monitor and protect your Azure SQL databases from security threats. The system can detect potential threats and take automated actions to prevent them from succeeding, reducing your risk of security incidents and protecting your sensitive data.