Cloud Native - Security

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AGENDA

6:00 pm - Welcome and House Keeping (Nicholas Chang, Richard Hooper and Michael Levan

**Speaker 1: Deepthi Goguri - SQL Database Administrator | Microsoft MVP (verified)

Deepthi is a SQL Server Database Administrator with several years of experience in Administering SQL Servers. She is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Microsoft certified trainer and Microsoft certified professional with an Associate and Expert level Certification in Data Management and Analytics. Deepthi blogs for DBANuggets.com. Deepthi is a Co-Organizer for Microsoft Data and AI South Florida user group, Data TGIF, Cloud Data Driven User Group, Future Data Driven Summit and Data Platform Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Group. She is also DEI Steering Committee member for PASS Data Community Summit. She is a Redgate Community Ambassador. Along with this, Deepthi loves arts and crafts. You can contact her on Twitter @dbanuggets.

Session: Protect the Core: Security for Azure SQL

Are you considering migrating your databases to the cloud but concerned about ensuring complete data security? Whether your data is hosted on-premises or in the cloud, implementing strong, multilayered security is essential to protect the data tier of your applications.

In this demo-centric session, you'll explore how defense-in-depth security strategies can safeguard your Azure SQL Database. Through practical demonstrations, you'll learn how to apply proven techniques across multiple layers of protection.

Key Topics Covered:

Network Security – Learn best practices for securing your network and managing access controls.
Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) – Effectively assign and manage user permissions and roles.
Row-Level Security – Enforce fine-grained access control to protect sensitive data within your database.
Auditing – Monitor database activities to support compliance and accountability.
Advanced Threat Protection – Detect, respond to, and mitigate potential security threats in real-time.
Encryption Layers – Understand and implement encryption methods such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Always Encrypted.
By the end of this session, you'll walk away with actionable insights and hands-on knowledge to make confident, informed decisions about securing your Azure SQL databases.

Speaker 2: Mykola Kolomiiets - Solution Architect

Starting as a Full Stack Developer, I quickly mastered both front-end and back-end technologies, delivering innovative and integrated solutions. My transition to a Tech Lead role showcased my leadership and technical skills, leading complex projects to success. Diving into AI and cybersecurity, I enhanced our software's security and intelligence, leveraging my skills to drive innovation. As a Solutions Architect, I blend my development, leadership, and technical expertise to architect solutions that align with business goals and drive digital transformation.

Session: Unlocking the Secrets of Application Architecture

Do you dream of crafting the perfect application architecture? While the elusive "silver bullet" may not exist, join us for a deep dive into making informed decisions to build architectures that align with business needs and thrive in real-world scenarios. This session explores how to analyze, choose, and adapt architectures—including monoliths, modular monoliths, distributed monoliths, and microservices—to balance flexibility, scalability, and alignment with organizational goals.