☁️ Cloud Security

Azure Security

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing service created by Microsoft for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through Microsoft-managed data centers. This section provides an overview of the Azure security model and the most common types of vulnerabilities in Azure environments.

Key Areas of Azure Security

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Managing identities and access in Azure can be challenging, especially in large and complex environments.
  • Storage Security: Securing your data in Azure Storage is a critical part of securing your Azure environment.
  • Network Security: Securing your virtual networks in Azure is essential for protecting your applications and data.
  • Security Center: Azure Security Center is a unified infrastructure security management system that strengthens the security posture of your data centers.

Tips for Securing Azure Environments

  • Use a Least-Privilege IAM Model: A least-privilege IAM model will only grant the permissions that are absolutely necessary.
  • Encrypt Data at Rest and in Transit: All sensitive data should be encrypted, both when it is stored and when it is being transmitted over a network.
  • Use Network Security Groups (NSGs): NSGs can be used to filter traffic to and from your virtual networks.
  • Use Azure Security Center: Azure Security Center can help you to identify and to mitigate security risks in your Azure environment.