Azure Security Center Workbooks

Azure Workbooks provide a flexible canvas for data analysis and the creation of rich visual reports within Azure. Azure Security Center leverages workbooks to offer powerful insights into your security posture, threat detection, and compliance status.

What are Azure Security Center Workbooks?

Workbooks combine text, metrics, logs, and Azure Resource Graph queries to provide comprehensive visibility. Within Security Center (Defender for Cloud), they are used to:

• Visualize security alerts and their trends.
• Monitor resource compliance against security benchmarks.
• Analyze threat intelligence and attack patterns.
• Create custom dashboards for specific security needs.
• Drill down into the details of security findings.

Key Features

• Interactive Dashboards: Create dynamic reports that respond to user interactions.
• Data Integration: Seamlessly pull data from Azure Monitor Logs, Azure Resource Graph, and other Azure services.
• Customizable Visualizations: Use charts, grids, maps, and other visual elements to represent data effectively.
• Templating: Build reusable workbook templates for consistent reporting across your organization.
• Export and Share: Easily share your workbooks with colleagues or export them for offline analysis.

Common Use Cases

• Security Posture Assessment: Monitor the health of your security controls and identify misconfigurations.
• Threat Hunting: Investigate suspicious activities and anomalies in your environment.
• Incident Response: Quickly gather relevant information during a security incident.
• Compliance Reporting: Track your adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.

This documentation provides a comprehensive guide to understanding, creating, and utilizing Azure Security Center Workbooks to enhance your cloud security management.