Azure Security Documentation
Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for securing your resources and applications on Microsoft Azure. This section covers best practices, services, and guidance to help you build a robust security posture.
Introduction to Azure Security
Azure provides a broad range of integrated cloud security solutions that protect your applications, data, and infrastructure. Our security services are designed to help you manage risk, detect and respond to threats, and maintain compliance.
Key pillars of Azure security include:
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Securely manage who has access to what resources. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is the cornerstone of identity management in Azure, offering features like single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and conditional access policies.
Key Azure Services:
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Network Security
Protect your virtual networks, subnets, and endpoints from unauthorized access. Azure offers a suite of network security tools to create secure network boundaries and control traffic flow.
Key Azure Services:
- Azure Firewall
- Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Azure DDoS Protection
- Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Learn how to configure network security groups to filter traffic.
Data Protection
Safeguard your sensitive data at rest and in transit. Azure provides encryption, key management, and data loss prevention capabilities.
Key Azure Services:
Threat Detection and Response
Proactively identify and respond to evolving threats. Azure security services continuously monitor your environment for suspicious activities.
Key Azure Services:
Explore incident response playbooks with Azure Sentinel.
Governance and Compliance
Ensure your cloud environment meets regulatory requirements and internal policies. Azure provides tools for policy enforcement, auditing, and reporting.
Key Azure Services:
Secure Development Practices
Integrate security into your development lifecycle. Learn about secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and DevOps security.