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Use the following table to determine which IDERA security level template fits your current security needs and how your environment fits into the overall security maturation model.

IDERA LevelMaturation LevelSecurity LevelTypes of SQL Server InstancesTypes of BusinessRegulatory ModelUnique Security Checks
1 - Basic ProtectionBeginnerBaselineTest, development, and low-risk production instancesServices internal groups by hosting data for third-party applications and does not require connections to external clientsMSBPA plus additional checks
  • SA account has a blank password
  • Any SQL Server login has a blank password
  • Public server role has been granted permissions
2 - Balanced ProtectionIntermediateMediumAverage production instancesServices internal and external groups that require external connectivity to hosted dataCIS and MSBPA plus additional checks
  • Sysadmins own trustworthy databases
  • Public server role has been granted permissions
  • File permissions on executables are not acceptable
  • SQL logins have weak passwords
3 - Strong ProtectionAdvancedHighMission-critical, sensitive, and high-risk production instancesServices internal and external groups by hosting data for Web-based, B2B, B2C, or external clientsCIS, MSBPA, and SRR, plus additional checks and auditing
  • Required administrative accounts do not exist
  • xp_cmdshell proxy account exists
  • SA account is not using password policy
  • Public database role has unacceptable permissions
  • SSIS database role and stored procedure permissions
  • OS version is at an acceptable level
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