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

The definitive practical guide to Azure Security Center, 50%+ rewritten for new features, capabilities, and threats Extensively revised for updates through spring 2021 this guide will help you safeguard cloud and hybrid environments at scale. Two Azure Security Center insiders help you apply Microsoft's powerful new components and capabilities to improve protection, detection, and response in key operational scenarios. You'll learn how to secure any workload, respond to new threat vectors, and address issues ranging from policies to risk management. This edition contains new coverage of all Azure Defender plans for cloud workload protection, security posture management with Secure Score, advanced automation, multi-cloud support, integration with Azure Sentinel, APIs, and more. Throughout, you'll find expert insights, tips, tricks, and optimizations straight from Microsoft's ASC team. They'll help you solve cloud security problems far more effectively—and save hours, days, or even weeks. Two of Microsoft's leading cloud security experts show how to: Understand today's threat landscape, cloud weaponization, cyber kill chains, and the need to “assume breach” Integrate Azure Security Center to centralize and improve cloud security, even if you use multiple cloud providers Leverage major Azure Policy improvements to deploy, remediate, and protect at scale Use Secure Score to prioritize actions for hardening each workload Enable Azure Defender plans for different workloads, including Storage, KeyVault, App Service, Kubernetes and more Monitor IoT solutions, detect threats, and investigate suspicious activities on IoT devices Reduce attack surfaces via just-in-time VM access, file integrity monitoring, and other techniques Route Azure Defender alerts to Azure Sentinel or a third-party SIEM for correlation and action Access alerts via HTTP, using ASC's REST API and the Microsoft Graph Security API Reliably deploy resources at scale, using JSON-based ARM templates About This Book For architects, designers, implementers, operations professionals, developers, and security specialists working in Microsoft Azure cloud or hybrid environments For all IT professionals and decisionmakers concerned with the security of Azure environments

Fortify your digital perimeter with precision using this comprehensive MCQ mastery guide on network security. Tailored for students, IT professionals, and cybersecurity experts, this resource offers a curated selection of practice questions covering key concepts, protocols, and technologies in network security. Delve deep into firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption techniques while enhancing your problem-solving skills. Whether you're preparing for exams or seeking to reinforce your practical knowledge, this guide equips you with the tools needed to excel. Master network security and safeguard your organization's assets from cyber threats with confidence using this indispensable resource.