Encrypting Data Within SQL Server

This course covers the learning outcomes and goals of encrypting data within SQL Server. Students will learn about data privacy laws, encryption options such as Transparent Data Encryption, Cell Level Encryption, and Always Encrypted, and how to set up Always Encrypted encryption. The course also covers classifying data for protection, auditing sensitive data usage, and understanding the impact of encryption on performance. The teaching method includes a deep dive into encryption options, both on-premise and in the cloud, and sharing experiences with encryption implementation. The intended audience for this course includes database administrators, data analysts, and anyone interested in data security within SQL Server.