I will be giving a presentation on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) security at two user groups in the coming weeks.

Securing the ETL Pipeline

We’re going to look at typical ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines and consider the weak points an attacker might go after. Our goal in this isn’t to cause FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt), but to discuss risks at each point, options for protecting the vulnerability, and what we’ve seen typically done (if anything). While this talk primarily focuses on Microsoft SQL Server, especially the database engine and SSIS, many of the points covered will be applicable to any solution set.

If you’re in or near the Midlands or Upstate of SC, I’d love for you to come out so we can meet and discuss this topic, professional development, and SQL Server in general:

August 5, 2014 – SQL Server Innovators Guild – Greenville, SC

August 14, 2014 – Midlands PASS Chapter – Columbia, SC