The Challenge of Composite SLAs While Composite SLAs are critical for understanding overall system reliability, they pose several challenges: Best Practices for Managing Composite SLAs Given the importance and complexity of Composite SLAs, here are some best practices for managing them: Real-world Application of Composite SLAs In a real-world scenario, a company might use Azure […]
Category: Azure Preview Features
Preview Features Azure also offers the ability to test out preview features before they are generally available (GA). These previews provide a glimpse into potential upcoming features and allow users to give feedback that could influence the final release. Communication of Updates Microsoft uses several channels to communicate updates to its customers: ● Azure Updates […]
Deployment Best Practices When deploying Azure Firewall, the following best practices should be considered: ● Application and Micro-Segmentation: Use Azure Firewall to enforce micro-segmentation policies to isolate workloads from one another and secure East-West traffic.● Proper Rule Configuration: Create application and network rule collections carefully, prioritizing the rules correctly to ensure that traffic is filtered […]
Deploying Application Gateway WAF Deploying Azure’s Application Gateway WAF involves several steps that require careful planning and configuration: Application Gateway WAF Modes Azure Application Gateway WAF can operate in two different modes: ● Detection Mode: In this mode, the WAF monitors and logs all threat alerts. It’s useful for testing and initial deployment because it […]
12.1. Data Encryption Options Data encryption is a method of converting readable data into an unreadable format, using a key or algorithm to transform the information. This ensures that even if the data falls into unauthorized hands, it cannot be understood without the corresponding decryption key or method. In the world of cloud computing and […]
Encryption in Use (Confidential Computing) Encryption in use protects data while it is being processed. This is typically the hardest state to protect because data must be decrypted for processing. However, Azure offers services that provide the capability to encrypt sensitive data while in use: Key Management and Controls The effectiveness of encryption is only […]
12.3. Compliance Manager Compliance Manager is a feature provided by Microsoft within its suite of compliance tools that helps organizations manage their compliance posture for their cloud deployments. This tool has become an essential aspect of corporate compliance strategy, particularly as more businesses migrate to the cloud and as regulatory pressures mount. When dealing with […]
Benefits of Azure Information Protection Challenges and Considerations While AIP offers many benefits, there are challenges and considerations that organizations should be aware of: Strategic Benefits of Using Azure Information Protection Strategically, AIP can significantly enhance an organization’s data security posture: Future Directions and Developments As part of the broader Microsoft Information Protection framework, Azure […]