A brief overview of how Microsoft Defender for SQL protects our environment from threats, inside and out, that want to access or exploit SQL Server. SQL Vulnerability Assessment can help you proactively protect your databases with recommendations based on various compliance standards. Advanced Threat protection detects anomalous activities indicating unusual and potentially harmful attempts to access or exploit your database. It continuously monitors your database for suspicious activities, alerting you to attacks. Learn how they both work to make your job as a DBA easier and your systems more secure.