Top Five Disasters we've dealt with in our time as DBAs

What you can do to protect your SQL Server and why it matters

The CIS Benchmarks, from the Centre of Internet Security (CIS), are a set of globally recognized and consensus-driven best practices to help us implement and manage our cybersecurity defences. 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.

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

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Data-Driven Culture in Your Business Using Power BI

Embarking on a journey to instill a data-driven culture within a prominent police force, Chief Data Officer Berry Wand discovered a transformative conference talk that unveiled the potential of Power BI in establishing a robust data infrastructure. Diving deep into a world teeming with insights, Berry gleaned invaluable strategies, such as establishing leadership support and promoting a data-focused mindset, that promised to steer her team toward an innovative future. The experience not only energized and inspired her but provided a strategic blueprint that, while challenging, paved the way for the implementation of a visionary, data-centric organizational culture. Now, armed with knowledge and a resolute spirit, Berry is poised to elevate her department into a new era of data-driven decision-making.

Data Leadership: Navigating Security, Governance, and Ethical Decision-Making in the Digitial Skies

In the complex digital realm, ensuring data's security and its ethical handling is paramount. This session delves into robust data protection, effective governance, and leadership acumen, spotlighting OneLake, Purview, and contemporary data security strategies to promote seamless, secure operations.

What you can do to protect your SQL Server and why it matters

The CIS Benchmarks, from the Centre of Internet Security (CIS), are a set of globally recognized and consensus-driven best practices to help us implement and manage our cybersecurity defences. 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.