Category: Security
Guarded by Azure: Ensuring top-tier security in the cloud for unwavering protection and peace of mind
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Azure Firewall versus Application Gateway.
Introduction Securing network and application layers remains a critical aspect of modern web application deployment. Microsoft Azure provides comprehensive security solutions through tools like Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Web Application Firewall (WAF). This blog explores how these components work, addresses common questions about traffic management, and highlights the latest enhancements in Azure’s WAF that…
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Azure Virtual Network Encryption
What is Azure Virtual Network Encryption? Azure Virtual Network encryption provides a layer of security that encrypts virtual network traffic, specifically between Azure Virtual Machines that communicate securely within a subnet or across different subnets. It utilizes the industry-standard IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) encryption protocol to create secure pathways for data transmission. This encryption process…
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Well-Architected Review
Azure has introduced a public preview of its Well-Architected Framework assessment on Azure Advisor, marking an advancement in cloud service optimization and architectural excellence. This initiative is designed to help Azure customers evaluate and improve their cloud architectures across five critical pillars: reliability, security, cost optimization, operational excellence, and performance efficiency. The assessment is an…
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Network Security with Microsoft SASE
In today’s digital age, the way we work and access resources has fundamentally changed. The shift towards remote work and the increasing adoption of cloud services demand a more flexible, secure, and efficient way to manage network access and security. Enter Microsoft’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), a pioneering solution designed to meet these challenges…
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Azure Topology for Enhanced Traffic Management and Control
In the landscape of cloud computing, the ability to visualize, manage, and optimize network resources is critical for organizations to ensure their applications and services run smoothly and securely. As a Solution Architect deeply immersed in the complexities of network architecture, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges of maintaining an efficient, secure, and reliable network. It’s…
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Azure Automation Runbooks in 2024
The cloud computing has undergone significant evolution by 2024, with Azure leading the charge in providing robust solutions for managing complex, hybrid IT infrastructures. Azure Automation Runbooks have become an indispensable tool, particularly when integrated with the Hybrid Runbook Worker feature. This technical dive explores the functionality and strategic application of Runbooks in managing hybrid…
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Azure Front Door with Application Gateway: More Than Just a Load Balancer
Introduction: In the landscape of cloud services, Azure Application Gateway has consistently piqued my interest. This blog is a testament to my admiration for this service, which, in my experience, surpasses the traditional role of a load balancer. Its capabilities are often comparable to those of an F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF), which is…
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Azure Chaos Studio
In today’s digital landscape, ensuring system reliability and resilience is important. Chaos Engineering, a practice that involves deliberately injecting failures into a system to test its robustness and identify weaknesses before they cause real issues. Azure Chaos Studio from Microsoft is a tool designed to facilitate Chaos Engineering within Azure environments, allowing engineers to simulate…
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Transition: TLS 1.3 and Microsoft Server Updates
Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying updated with the latest protocols and server configurations is paramount. As TLS 1.3 takes center stage in security, recent updates from Microsoft bring both opportunities and challenges for ensuring connectivity. This blog delves into the significance of TLS 1.3 alongside Microsoft’s server update, shedding light on their…
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Azure’s New Private Subnet
Introduction Microsoft Azure continues to evolve its cloud services, prioritizing security and flexibility for its users. The latest addition is the ability to create private subnets, an important feature for any organization concerned with network security and efficient management. In this blog post, we will explore this new feature, its benefits, and how to implement…