Azure Firewall Billing - Pricing & Overview

Introduction

Azure Firewall is a robust security service that protects your cloud workloads and applications.

This guide provides a walkthrough of the billing model, key features, and how to optimize your costs.

Pricing Basics

Azure Firewall pricing is based on workload, features, and usage. Understanding these factors is crucial.

Workload Type: Different workload types have different pricing.
Features: Key features like network traffic, threat detection, and compliance checks contribute to cost.
Usage: Based on data ingested, rules defined, and data processed.

Note: A detailed pricing calculator is available at [https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/products/azure-firewall/](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/products/azure-firewall/)

Key Features

Here are some of the core features:

Network Traffic Inspection: Analyze network traffic for threats.
Threat Detection: Detect and respond to suspicious activity.
Compliance: Meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Integration: Integrate with Azure Monitor and other tools.

Resource Types

Azure Firewall offers several resource types:

Azure Firewall Standard: For basic firewall functionality.
Azure Firewall Advanced: Provides enhanced threat detection and policy control.
Azure Firewall Premium: Offers advanced security features and dedicated resources.

Example Use Case

A web application frequently suffers from DDoS attacks. Azure Firewall can quickly identify and mitigate these attacks, minimizing downtime and protecting your business.

Resources

You can find more information about Azure Firewall here: