Explore effective strategies for securing SQL Servers against network-based attacks in this comprehensive conference talk from PASS Data Community Summit. Learn about network segmentation techniques and their implications for SQL Server security. Discover methods to prevent lateral movement and minimize attack surfaces. Examine options available for securing IaaS VMs in Microsoft Azure. Gain insights into protecting against ransomware like NotPetya and other threats that exploit common network vulnerabilities. Delve into topics such as SQL Server network configuration, micro-segmentation implementation, network traffic encryption, and SQL Server TLS support versions. Understand the importance of proper network security mindset and how it applies to both on-premises and cloud environments.