22-25 April 2026 
SQLBits 2020
Dynamic Data Masking in 20 Minutes
In this 20 minute session we will have an overview and demos of Dynamic Data Masking which allows us to obfuscate data in real time
It seems like that every month we hear about another company having a major data breach.
GDPR raises the stakes with huge fines for those that lose or don't keep data safe.
Ensuring that your data is secure has become more important than ever.
With this in mind, in SQL Server 2016 Microsoft gave us three new features that have the potential to improve the security of your SQL database, either on premises or in the cloud.
In this 20 minute session we will look at Dynamic Data Masking which allows us to obfuscate data in real time
In this session we will have an overview and demos on how to configure them and make it work.
Speakers
David Postlethwaite's other proposed sessions for 2026
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Data-Driven Culture - 2026
Bridging the Gap: Transforming Tech Friction into Startup Success - 2026
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who can sync their data best of all - 2026
Moneyball – Build a killer Fantasy Football Team with Power BI - 2026
From Zero to Hero: Accidental SQL Server DBAs Survival Guide - 2026
What you can do to protect your SQL Server and why it matters - 2026
David Postlethwaite's previous sessions
What you can do to protect your SQL Server and why it matters
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In this 20-minute session, listen to David and Gethyn discussing these best practices, see if you agree with them, and see how many you have implemented.
Top Five Disasters we've dealt with in our time as DBAs
Come and hear our top five disasters and how we managed them (or not)
I'm a SQL DBA. What do I do with this Oracle database?
This talk sets out to explain some of the terminology, the differences and the similarities between Oracle and SQL Server and hopefully make Oracle not look quite so intimidating.
Dynamic Data Masking in 20 Minutes
In this 20 minute session we will have an overview and demos of Dynamic Data Masking which allows us to obfuscate data in real time