Key Concepts
Understanding these principles is crucial for effective security.
- Network Segmentation: Isolate sensitive resources.
- Azure Security Center: Utilize it for threat detection and vulnerability management.
- Azure Defender for Cloud:** Use the cloud security protection service to detect threats and respond to attacks.
- Principle of Least Privilege: Grant users only the necessary permissions.
- Regular Security Assessments: Conduct periodic audits to identify weaknesses.
Best Practices
Implement these actions to fortify your environment:
- Implement MFA: Multi-Factor Authentication for all privileged accounts.
- Enable Azure Security Baseline: Automatically enforce security policies.
- Monitor Network Traffic: Use Azure Monitor and Azure Network Watcher.
- Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM): Control who can access what resources.
- Utilize Azure Policy: Define and enforce policies across your environment.
Example Scenario - Database Security
Secure your Azure SQL Database by:
- Use a Database Firewall: Protect against SQL injection attacks.
- Implement Row-Level Security (RLS): Limit access based on data.
- Regularly Patch Database: Keep everything updated.