Azure Security

Azure Security is a practical guide to the native security services of Microsoft Azure written for software and security engineers building and securing Azure applications. Readers will learn how to use Azure tools to improve your systems security and get an insider's perspective on establishing a DevSecOps program using the capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

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Secure your Azure applications the right way with the expert DevSecOps techniques you'll learn in this essential handbook.

For software and security engineers building and securing Azure applications.

In Azure Security you'll learn vital security skills, including how to:



Configure Conditional Access policies to implement secure access
Implement Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) on Application Gateway and Azure Front Door
Deploy Azure Firewall Premium to monitor network activities for malicious activity
Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud to continuously assess your workloads for misconfiguration
Use Microsoft Sentinel to create analytics rules to detect threats and suspicious activity
Set up Azure Policy to ensure that resource states and deployment is compliant with your business rules

About the technology

Attacks against cloud-based applications are increasingly common and sophisticated. It's vital for any developer or resource owner to understand how to properly configure their Azure cloud environments and establish reliable security best practices. The Azure platform comes with dozens of built-in security tools to help keep your systems safe. This book will teach you exactly how to set them up for maximum effectiveness.