Category: Security
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Azure OpenAI Updates- October 2024
It’s been a busy season, and I know I missed a few updates recently—but with October’s Azure OpenAI news, it’s time to catch up! This month, Azure OpenAI rolled out some incredible features that enhance performance, flexibility, and accessibility. From the new Data Zone Standard deployment type for optimized global routing to the cost-effective Global…
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DNSSEC on Azure: My Journey with the Private Preview Version
In the world of government organizations, where I currently find myself navigating, there’s an almost unspoken rule: if you’re not listed in the Hall of Fame on Internet.nl, you’re missing the mark on modern internet standards. For those unfamiliar, Internet.nl is a platform that helps organizations check if their internet standards are up-to-date and compliant…
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Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) Integration in Microsoft Copilot.
The cybersecurity landscape is continuously evolving, and Microsoft is at the forefront with its latest update: the integration of Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) with Microsoft Copilot for Security, now available in public preview. This exciting update offers enhanced capabilities for security professionals, providing a more robust and intuitive experience in identifying and mitigating web…
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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…