Secure and manage your Azure cloud infrastructure, Office 365, and SaaS-based applications and devices. This book focuses on security in the Azure cloud, covering aspects such as identity protection in Azure AD, network security, storage security, unified security management through Azure Security Center, and many more. Beginning Security with Microsoft Technologies begins with an introduction to some common security challenges and then discusses options for addressing them. You will learn about Office Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), the importance of device-level security, and about various products such as Device Guard, Intune, Windows Defender, and Credential Guard. As part of this discussion you’ll cover how secure boot can help an enterprise with pre-breach scenarios. Next, you will learn how to set up Office 365 to address phishing and spam, and you will gain an understanding of how to protect your company's Windows devices. Further, you will also work on enterprise-level protection, including how advanced threat analytics aids in protection at the enterprise level. Finally, you’ll see that there are a variety of ways in which you can protect your information. After reading this book you will be able to understand the security components involved in your infrastructure and apply methods to implement security solutions. What You Will Learn Keep corporate data and user identities safe and secure Identify various levels and stages of attacks Safeguard information using Azure Information Protection, MCAS, and Windows Information Protection, regardless of your location Use advanced threat analytics, Azure Security Center, and Azure ATP Who This Book Is For Administrators who want to build secure infrastructure at multiple levels such as email security, device security, cloud infrastructure security, and more.

Windows security concepts and technologies for IT beginners IT security can be a complex topic, especially for those new tothe field of IT. This full-color book, with a focus on theMicrosoft Technology Associate (MTA) program, offers a clear andeasy-to-understand approach to Windows security risks and attacksfor newcomers to the world of IT. By paring down to just theessentials, beginners gain a solid foundation of security conceptsupon which more advanced topics and technologies can be built. This straightforward guide begins each chapter by laying out alist of topics to be discussed, followed by a concise discussion ofthe core networking skills you need to have to gain a strong handleon the subject matter. Chapters conclude with review questions andsuggested labs so you can measure your level of understanding ofthe chapter's content. Serves as an ideal resource for gaining a solid understandingof fundamental security concepts and skills Offers a straightforward and direct approach to security basicsand covers anti-malware software products, firewalls, networktopologies and devices, network ports, and more Reviews all the topics you need to know for taking the MTA98-367 exam Provides an overview of security components, looks at securingaccess with permissions, addresses audit policies and networkauditing, and examines protecting clients and servers If you're new to IT and interested in entering the IT workforce,then Microsoft Windows Security Essentials is essentialreading.

Discover high-value Azure security insights, tips, and operational optimizations This book presents comprehensive Azure Security Center techniques for safeguarding cloud and hybrid environments. Leading Microsoft security and cloud experts Yuri Diogenes and Dr. Thomas Shinder show how to apply Azure Security Center’s full spectrum of features and capabilities to address protection, detection, and response in key operational scenarios. You’ll learn how to secure any Azure workload, and optimize virtually all facets of modern security, from policies and identity to incident response and risk management. Whatever your role in Azure security, you’ll learn how to save hours, days, or even weeks by solving problems in most efficient, reliable ways possible. Two of Microsoft’s leading cloud security experts show how to: • Assess the impact of cloud and hybrid environments on security, compliance, operations, data protection, and risk management • Master a new security paradigm for a world without traditional perimeters • Gain visibility and control to secure compute, network, storage, and application workloads • Incorporate Azure Security Center into your security operations center • Integrate Azure Security Center with Azure AD Identity Protection Center and third-party solutions • Adapt Azure Security Center’s built-in policies and definitions for your organization • Perform security assessments and implement Azure Security Center recommendations • Use incident response features to detect, investigate, and address threats • Create high-fidelity fusion alerts to focus attention on your most urgent security issues • Implement application whitelisting and just-in-time VM access • Monitor user behavior and access, and investigate compromised or misused credentials • Customize and perform operating system security baseline assessments • Leverage integrated threat intelligence to identify known bad actors

Excel at AZ-500 and implement multi-layered security controls to protect against rapidly evolving threats to Azure environments – now with the the latest updates to the certification Key FeaturesMaster AZ-500 exam objectives and learn real-world Azure security strategiesDevelop practical skills to protect your organization from constantly evolving security threatsEffectively manage security governance, policies, and operations in AzureBook Description Exam preparation for the AZ-500 means you'll need to master all aspects of the Azure cloud platform and know how to implement them. With the help of this book, you'll gain both the knowledge and the practical skills to significantly reduce the attack surface of your Azure workloads and protect your organization from constantly evolving threats to public cloud environments like Azure. While exam preparation is one of its focuses, this book isn't just a comprehensive security guide for those looking to take the Azure Security Engineer certification exam, but also a valuable resource for those interested in securing their Azure infrastructure and keeping up with the latest updates. Complete with hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide builds a solid foundation of Azure security. You'll not only learn about security technologies in Azure but also be able to configure and manage them. Moreover, you'll develop a clear understanding of how to identify different attack vectors and mitigate risks. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with implementing multi-layered security to protect identities, networks, hosts, containers, databases, and storage in Azure – and more than ready to tackle the AZ-500. What you will learnManage users, groups, service principals, and roles effectively in Azure ADExplore Azure AD identity security and governance capabilitiesUnderstand how platform perimeter protection secures Azure workloadsImplement network security best practices for IaaS and PaaSDiscover various options to protect against DDoS attacksSecure hosts and containers against evolving security threatsConfigure platform governance with cloud-native toolsMonitor security operations with Azure Security Center and Azure SentinelWho this book is for This book is a comprehensive resource aimed at those preparing for the Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) certification exam, as well as security professionals who want to keep up to date with the latest updates. Whether you're a newly qualified or experienced security professional, cloud administrator, architect, or developer who wants to understand how to secure your Azure environment and workloads, this book is for you. Beginners without foundational knowledge of the Azure cloud platform might progress more slowly, but those who know the basics will have no trouble following along.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Implement maximum control, security, and compliance processes in Azure cloud environments In Microsoft Azure Security Infrastructure,1/e three leading experts show how to plan, deploy, and operate Microsoft Azure with outstanding levels of control, security, and compliance. You’ll learn how to prepare infrastructure with Microsoft’s integrated tools, prebuilt templates, and managed services–and use these to help safely build and manage any enterprise, mobile, web, or Internet of Things (IoT) system. The authors guide you through enforcing, managing, and verifying robust security at physical, network, host, application, and data layers. You’ll learn best practices for security-aware deployment, operational management, threat mitigation, and continuous improvement–so you can help protect all your data, make services resilient to attack, and stay in control no matter how your cloud systems evolve. Three Microsoft Azure experts show you how to: • Understand cloud security boundaries and responsibilities • Plan for compliance, risk management, identity/access management, operational security, and endpoint and data protection • Explore Azure’s defense-in-depth security architecture • Use Azure network security patterns and best practices • Help safeguard data via encryption, storage redundancy, rights management, database security, and storage security • Help protect virtual machines with Microsoft Antimalware for Azure Cloud Services and Virtual Machines • Use the Microsoft Azure Key Vault service to help secure cryptographic keys and other confidential information • Monitor and help protect Azure and on-premises resources with Azure Security Center and Operations Management Suite • Effectively model threats and plan protection for IoT systems • Use Azure security tools for operations, incident response, and forensic investigation

Remediate active attacks to reduce risk to the organization by investigating, hunting, and responding to threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft 365 Defender Key FeaturesDetect, protect, investigate, and remediate threats using Microsoft Defender for endpointExplore multiple tools using the M365 Defender Security CenterGet ready to overcome real-world challenges as you prepare to take the SC-200 examBook Description Security in information technology has always been a topic of discussion, one that comes with various backgrounds, tools, responsibilities, education, and change! The SC-200 exam comprises a wide range of topics that introduce Microsoft technologies and general operations for security analysts in enterprises. This book is a comprehensive guide that covers the usefulness and applicability of Microsoft Security Stack in the daily activities of an enterprise security operations analyst. Starting with a quick overview of what it takes to prepare for the exam, you'll understand how to implement the learning in real-world scenarios. You'll learn to use Microsoft's security stack, including Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to detect, protect, and respond to adversary threats in your enterprise. This book will take you from legacy on-premises SOC and DFIR tools to leveraging all aspects of the M365 Defender suite as a modern replacement in a more effective and efficient way. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to plan, deploy, and operationalize Microsoft's security stack in your enterprise and gained the confidence to pass the SC-200 exam. What you will learnDiscover how to secure information technology systems for your organizationManage cross-domain investigations in the Microsoft 365 Defender portalPlan and implement the use of data connectors in Microsoft Defender for CloudGet to grips with designing and configuring a Microsoft Sentinel workspaceConfigure SOAR (security orchestration, automation, and response) in Microsoft SentinelFind out how to use Microsoft Sentinel workbooks to analyze and interpret dataSolve mock tests at the end of the book to test your knowledgeWho this book is for This book is for security professionals, cloud security engineers, and security analysts who want to learn and explore Microsoft Security Stack. Anyone looking to take the SC-200 exam will also find this guide useful. A basic understanding of Microsoft technologies and security concepts will be beneficial.

Master a complete strategy for protecting any Azure cloud network environment! Network security is crucial to safely deploying and managing Azure cloud resources in any environment. Now, two of Microsoft's leading experts present a comprehensive, cloud-native approach to protecting your network, and safeguarding all your Azure systems and assets. Nicholas DiCola and Anthony Roman begin with a thoughtful overview of network security's role in the cloud. Next, they offer practical, real-world guidance on deploying cloud-native solutions for firewalling, DDOS, WAF, and other foundational services – all within a best-practice secure network architecture based on proven design patterns. Two of Microsoft's leading Azure network security experts show how to: Review Azure components and services for securing network infrastructure, and the threats to consider in using them Layer cloud security into a Zero Trust approach that helps limit or contain attacks Centrally direct and inspect traffic with the managed, stateful, Platform-as-a-Service Azure Firewall Improve visibility into Azure traffic with Deep Packet Inspection Optimize the way network and web application security work together Use Azure DDoS Protection (Basic and Standard) to mitigate Layer 3 (volumetric) and Layer 4 (protocol) DDoS attacks Enable log collection for Firewall, DDoS, WAF, and Bastion; and configure NSG Flow Logs and Traffic Analytics Continually monitor network security with Azure Sentinel, Security Center, and Network Watcher Customize queries, playbooks, workbooks, and alerts when Azure's robust out-of-the-box alerts and tools aren't enough Build and maintain secure architecture designs that scale smoothly to handle growing complexity About This Book For Security Operations (SecOps) analysts, cybersecurity/information security professionals, network security engineers, and other IT professionals For individuals with security responsibilities in any Azure environment, no matter how large, small, simple, or complex