Effectively secure their cloud and hybrid infrastructure, how to centrally manage security, and improve organizational security posture Key Features • Implement and optimize security posture in Azure, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments • Understand Microsoft Defender for Cloud and its features • Protect workloads using Microsoft Defender for Cloud's threat detection and prevention capabilities Book Description Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security posture management solution that enables security administrators to build cyber defense for their Azure and non-Azure resources by providing both recommendations and security protection capabilities. This book will start with a foundational overview of Microsoft Defender for Cloud and its core capabilities. Then, the reader is taken on a journey from enabling the service, selecting the correct tier, and configuring the data collection, to working on remediation. Next, we will continue with hands-on guidance on how to implement several security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, finishing with monitoring and maintenance-related topics, gaining visibility in advanced threat protection in distributed infrastructure and preventing security failures through automation. By the end of this book, you will know how to get a view of your security posture and where to optimize security protection in your environment as well as the ins and outs of Microsoft Defender for Cloud. What you will learn • Understand Microsoft Defender for Cloud features and capabilities • Understand the fundamentals of building a cloud security posture and defending your cloud and on-premises resources • Implement and optimize security in Azure, multi-cloud and hybrid environments through the single pane of glass - Microsoft Defender for Cloud • Harden your security posture, identify, track and remediate vulnerabilities • Improve and harden your security and services security posture with Microsoft Defender for Cloud benchmarks and best practices • Detect and fix threats to services and resources Who this book is for This book is for Security engineers, systems administrators, security professionals, IT professionals, system architects, and developers. Anyone whose responsibilities include maintaining security posture, identifying, and remediating vulnerabilities, and securing cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Anyone who is willing to learn about security in Azure and to build secure Azure and hybrid infrastructure, to improve their security posture in Azure, hybrid and multi-cloud environments by leveraging all the features within Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Effectively secure their cloud and hybrid infrastructure, how to centrally manage security, and improve organizational security posture Key Features • Implement and optimize security posture in Azure, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments • Understand Microsoft Defender for Cloud and its features • Protect workloads using Microsoft Defender for Cloud's threat detection and prevention capabilities Book Description Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security posture management solution that enables security administrators to build cyber defense for their Azure and non-Azure resources by providing both recommendations and security protection capabilities. This book will start with a foundational overview of Microsoft Defender for Cloud and its core capabilities. Then, the reader is taken on a journey from enabling the service, selecting the correct tier, and configuring the data collection, to working on remediation. Next, we will continue with hands-on guidance on how to implement several security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, finishing with monitoring and maintenance-related topics, gaining visibility in advanced threat protection in distributed infrastructure and preventing security failures through automation. By the end of this book, you will know how to get a view of your security posture and where to optimize security protection in your environment as well as the ins and outs of Microsoft Defender for Cloud. What you will learn • Understand Microsoft Defender for Cloud features and capabilities • Understand the fundamentals of building a cloud security posture and defending your cloud and on-premises resources • Implement and optimize security in Azure, multi-cloud and hybrid environments through the single pane of glass - Microsoft Defender for Cloud • Harden your security posture, identify, track and remediate vulnerabilities • Improve and harden your security and services security posture with Microsoft Defender for Cloud benchmarks and best practices • Detect and fix threats to services and resources Who this book is for This book is for Security engineers, systems administrators, security professionals, IT professionals, system architects, and developers. Anyone whose responsibilities include maintaining security posture, identifying, and remediating vulnerabilities, and securing cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Anyone who is willing to learn about security in Azure and to build secure Azure and hybrid infrastructure, to improve their security posture in Azure, hybrid and multi-cloud environments by leveraging all the features within Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Gain critical real-world skills to secure your Microsoft Azure infrastructure against cyber attacks Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key FeaturesDive into practical recipes for implementing security solutions for Microsoft Azure resourcesLearn how to implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft SentinelWork with real-world examples of Azure Platform security capabilities to develop skills quicklyBook Description With evolving threats, securing your cloud workloads and resources is of utmost importance. Azure Security Cookbook is your comprehensive guide to understanding specific problems related to Azure security and finding the solutions to these problems. This book starts by introducing you to recipes on securing and protecting Azure Active Directory (AD) identities. After learning how to secure and protect Azure networks, you'll explore ways of securing Azure remote access and securing Azure virtual machines, Azure databases, and Azure storage. As you advance, you'll also discover how to secure and protect Azure environments using the Azure Advisor recommendations engine and utilize the Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel tools. Finally, you'll be able to implement traffic analytics; visualize traffic; and identify cyber threats as well as suspicious and malicious activity. By the end of this Azure security book, you will have an arsenal of solutions that will help you secure your Azure workload and resources. What you will learnFind out how to implement Azure security features and toolsUnderstand how to provide actionable insights into security incidentsGain confidence in securing Azure resources and operationsShorten your time to value for applying learned skills in real-world casesFollow best practices and choices based on informed decisionsBetter prepare for Microsoft certification with a security elementWho this book is for This book is for Azure security professionals, Azure cloud professionals, Azure architects, and security professionals looking to implement secure cloud services using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and other Azure security features. A solid understanding of fundamental security concepts and prior exposure to the Azure cloud will help you understand the key concepts covered in the book more effectively. This book is also beneficial for those aiming to take Microsoft certification exams with a security element or focus.

Gain an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Defender 365, explore its features, and learn successful implementation strategies with this expert-led practitioner's guide. Key Features Understand the history of MDE, its capabilities, and how you can keep your organization secure Learn to implement, operationalize, and troubleshoot MDE from both IT and SecOps perspectives Leverage useful commands, tips, tricks, and real-world insights shared by industry experts Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionWith all organizational data and trade secrets being digitized, the threat of data compromise, unauthorized access, and cyberattacks has increased exponentially. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) is a market-leading cross-platform endpoint security solution that enables you to prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to threats. MDE helps strengthen the security posture of your organization. This book starts with a history of the product and a primer on its various features. From prevention to attack surface reduction, detection, and response, you’ll learn about the features, their applicability, common misconceptions, and caveats. After planning, preparation, deployment, and configuration toward successful implementation, you’ll be taken through a day in the life of a security analyst working with the product. You’ll uncover common issues, techniques, and tools used for troubleshooting along with answers to some of the most common challenges cybersecurity professionals face. Finally, the book will wrap up with a reference guide with tips and tricks to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture. By the end of the book, you’ll have a deep understanding of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and be well equipped to keep your organization safe from different forms of cyber threats.What you will learn Understand the backstory of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Discover different features, their applicability, and caveats Prepare and plan a rollout within an organization Explore tools and methods to successfully operationalize the product Implement continuous operations and improvement to your security posture Get to grips with the day-to-day of SecOps teams operating the product Deal with common issues using various techniques and tools Uncover commonly used commands, tips, and tricks Who this book is for This book is for cybersecurity professionals and incident responders looking to increase their knowledge of MDE and its underlying components while learning to prepare, deploy, and operationalize the product. A basic understanding of general systems management, administration, endpoint security, security baselines, and basic networking is required.

The definitive practical guide to Microsoft Defender for Cloud covering new components and multi-cloud enhancements! Microsoft Defender for Cloud offers comprehensive tools for hardening resources, tracking security posture, protecting against attacks, and streamlining security management – all in one natively integrated toolset. Now, leading Microsoft security experts Yuri Diogenes and Tom Janetscheck help you apply its robust protection, detection, and response capabilities throughout your operations, protecting workloads running on all your cloud, hybrid, and on-premises platforms. This guide shows how to make the most of new components, enhancements, and deployment scenarios, as you address today's latest threat vectors. Sharing best practices, expert tips, and optimizations only available from Microsoft's Defender for Cloud team, the authors walk through improving everything from policies and governance to incident response and risk management. Whatever your role or experience, they'll help you address new security challenges far more effectively—and save hours, days, or even weeks. Two of Microsoft's leading cloud security experts show how to: Assess new threat landscapes, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and the implications of ''assume-breach'' Explore Defender for Cloud architecture, use cases, and adoption considerations including multicloud with AWS and GCP Plan for effective governance, successful onboarding, and maximum value Fully visualize complex cloud estates and systematically reduce their attack surfaces Prioritize risks with Secure Score, and leverage at-scale tools to build secure cloud-native apps Establish consistent policy enforcement to avoid drift Use advanced analytics and machine learning to identify attacks based on signals from all cloud workloads Enhance security posture by integrating with the Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Leverage just-in-time VM access and other enhanced security capabilities About This Book For architects, designers, implementers, SecOps professionals, developers, and security specialists working in Microsoft Azure environments For all IT professionals and decision-makers concerned with securing modern hybrid/multicloud environments, cloud-native apps, and PaaS services

If your organization plans to modernize services and move to the cloud from legacy software or a private cloud on premises, this book is for you. Software developers, solution architects, cloud engineers, and anybody interested in cloud technologies will learn fundamental concepts for cloud computing, migration, transformation, and development using Microsoft Azure. Author and Microsoft MVP Jonah Carrio Andersson guides you through cloud computing concepts and deployment models, the wide range of modern cloud technologies, application development with Azure, team collaboration services, security services, and cloud migration options in Microsoft Azure. You'll gain insight into the Microsoft Azure cloud services that you can apply in different business use cases, software development projects, and modern solutions in the cloud. You'll also become fluent with Azure cloud migration services, serverless computing technologies that help your development team work productively, Azure IoT, and Azure cognitive services that make your application smarter. This book also provides real-world advice and best practices based on the author's own Azure migration experience. Gain insight into which Azure cloud service best suits your company's particular needs Understand how to use Azure for different use cases and specific technical requirements Start developing cloud services, applications, and solutions in the Azure environment Learn how to migrate existing legacy applications to Microsoft Azure

Gain critical real-world skills to secure your Microsoft Azure infrastructure against cyber attacks Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key FeaturesDive into practical recipes for implementing security solutions for Microsoft Azure resourcesLearn how to implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft SentinelWork with real-world examples of Azure Platform security capabilities to develop skills quicklyBook Description With evolving threats, securing your cloud workloads and resources is of utmost importance. Azure Security Cookbook is your comprehensive guide to understanding specific problems related to Azure security and finding the solutions to these problems. This book starts by introducing you to recipes on securing and protecting Azure Active Directory (AD) identities. After learning how to secure and protect Azure networks, you'll explore ways of securing Azure remote access and securing Azure virtual machines, Azure databases, and Azure storage. As you advance, you'll also discover how to secure and protect Azure environments using the Azure Advisor recommendations engine and utilize the Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel tools. Finally, you'll be able to implement traffic analytics; visualize traffic; and identify cyber threats as well as suspicious and malicious activity. By the end of this Azure security book, you will have an arsenal of solutions that will help you secure your Azure workload and resources. What you will learnFind out how to implement Azure security features and toolsUnderstand how to provide actionable insights into security incidentsGain confidence in securing Azure resources and operationsShorten your time to value for applying learned skills in real-world casesFollow best practices and choices based on informed decisionsBetter prepare for Microsoft certification with a security elementWho this book is for This book is for Azure security professionals, Azure cloud professionals, Azure architects, and security professionals looking to implement secure cloud services using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and other Azure security features. A solid understanding of fundamental security concepts and prior exposure to the Azure cloud will help you understand the key concepts covered in the book more effectively. This book is also beneficial for those aiming to take Microsoft certification exams with a security element or focus.