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January 5, 2008

Understanding SQL Server Compliance Efforts

When it comes to managing sensitive data, organizations need to ensure that they are compliant with various regulations and acts. One such tool that can help in this process is the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Assessment Configuration Pack.

This configuration pack contains a set of configuration items that are designed to assist organizations in establishing and validating a desired configuration for their SQL Server 2005 servers. These configurations are specifically tailored to support compliance efforts for different acts and regulations.

Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA)

The GLBA requires financial institutions to protect the privacy and security of customer information. The SQL Server 2005 Assessment Configuration Pack for GLBA helps organizations ensure that their SQL Server 2005 servers are configured in a way that meets the requirements of this act.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

SOX is a legislation that aims to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures. The SQL Server 2005 Assessment Configuration Pack for SOX assists organizations in establishing and validating a desired configuration for their SQL Server 2005 servers to support compliance with this act.

Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

FISMA is a federal law that sets guidelines for information security within federal agencies. The SQL Server 2005 Assessment Configuration Pack for FISMA helps organizations ensure that their SQL Server 2005 servers are configured in a way that aligns with the requirements of this act.

European Union Data Protection Directive (EUDPD)

The EUDPD is a regulation that aims to protect the privacy and personal data of individuals within the European Union. The SQL Server 2005 Assessment Configuration Pack for EUDPD assists organizations in establishing and validating a desired configuration for their SQL Server 2005 servers to support compliance with this directive.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

HIPAA is a law that sets standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information. The SQL Server 2005 Assessment Configuration Pack for HIPAA helps organizations ensure that their SQL Server 2005 servers are configured in a way that meets the requirements of this act.

By using the SQL Server 2005 Assessment Configuration Pack, organizations can streamline their compliance efforts and ensure that their SQL Server 2005 servers are configured in a way that aligns with the specific requirements of different acts and regulations.

Abstract courtesy: Microsoft

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