I recall conversing with a friend about the internet access settings for Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) around five to six years ago. The topic arose as we aimed to improve the VMs’ security by design and minimize internet access. The discussion centred on ways to enhance security by restricting internet access by default, which led us to impose restrictions…
Before the public cloud, we depended on third-party software from firewall network device vendors to handle all firewall devices in our data centre. However, the transition to the public cloud posed operational hurdles when dealing with several cloud-based firewall devices. We needed software that could efficiently manage these devices or appliances centrally. Thankfully, cloud providers eventually introduced a centralised…
Greetings! Today, I want to delve into a critical web app access security topic. Specifically, I will discuss using Azure services such as Azure Front Door, Azure Private Endpoint, and Azure Web App Access Restrictions to ensure your web app is well-protected against malicious attacks and unauthorized access. With the growing number of cybersecurity threats out there, it is…
Organizations can rely on Microsoft Azure Firewall, a cloud-based security solution, to safeguard their data and control network traffic. This powerful tool utilizes various techniques to prevent attacks, including intrusion detection and prevention systems and malware protection. Azure Firewall, businesses can easily manage traffic between different clouds and on-premises networks and between other regions and subnets within a cloud….
Users can seamlessly link multiple virtual networks by utilizing virtual network peering in Azure. This integration enables the networks to operate as a single entity for connectivity. When virtual machines interact across peered virtual networks, they leverage Microsoft’s backbone infrastructure for communication. Consequently, traffic is directed through Microsoft’s private network, similar to how traffic between virtual machines within the…
Azure Backup has recently introduced the Enhanced policy, which is crucial for supporting the latest Azure offerings. One noteworthy example is Trusted Launch VM, which is only compatible with the Enhanced policy. It’s important to note that the default policy cannot provide adequate protection for new Azure services such as Ultra SSD, Premium SSD v2, Trusted Launch VM, Shared…
Hotpatch for Windows Server Azure Edition virtual machines installed with Desktop Experience mode is a game-changing feature recently launched by Azure. This latest image release allows users to install and patch OS security updates without rebooting. This cutting-edge feature ensures the security of Windows Server Azure Edition virtual machines, making it the most reliable way to keep them up-to-date…
Introducing Azure Storage Mover, a fully managed migration service designed to help transfer your files and folders to Azure Storage with minimal disruption to the workload. This service is suitable for various migration scenarios, including lift-and-shift, and can be used for cloud migrations that require periodic repetition. With Azure Storage Mover, you can easily oversee and manage the migration…
Azure announced the latest addition to Azure’s Application Gateway product family – Application Gateway for Containers. This powerful tool offers layer 7 load balancing and dynamic traffic management capabilities, specifically designed to cater to workloads within a Kubernetes cluster. With its advanced features, Application Gateway for Containers streamlines operations and enhances performance, making it an excellent choice for businesses…
Azure Front Door (AFD) is the ultimate solution for businesses with multiple locations and a global customer base. It offers speedy and secure access to internet-facing apps, serving end-users worldwide. With Microsoft’s global edge network, consisting of numerous points of presence (PoPs) distributed across the globe, your content is guaranteed to reach enterprise and consumer end-users in their vicinity….
