Azure is a cloud services platform that has earned the trust of thousands of businesses, organizations, and governments worldwide, and one of the reasons for this success is its security.

This platform supports a diverse range of operating systems, programming languages, platforms, tools, databases, and devices. Additionally, it can run Linux containers with Docker integration, compile applications using JavaScript, Python, .NET, PHP, Java, and Node.js, and create back-ends for iOS, Android, and Windows devices.

Azure offers a broad range of security features and tools due to its multi-layered approach. The cloud is built with custom hardware, integrated security controls in hardware and firmware components, and enhanced protection against threats such as DDoS attacks.

It is also supported by a team of over 3,500 cybersecurity experts who work together to protect your data and business resources.

As a result, its security enables the identification of new threats and a rapid response through services that utilize global, real-time cybersecurity intelligence distributed across the cloud. This is made possible by leveraging machine learning, behavior analysis, and application-based intelligence.

In this article, we will explain the evolution of Azure’s security across its various levels.

Integrated Security Features

Azure’s infrastructure is designed to host millions of customers simultaneously, and its security is customizable. However, depending on the chosen service model, the responsibility for managing security may vary.

As a result, the various features are designed to meet the security management responsibilities. This is achieved through capabilities and solutions from partners that you can implement with your subscription.

The integrated features are organized into six functional areas to protect:

Operations 

First, there are security solutions for automation, detection, protection, and threat defense tailored to your operational needs:

• Microsoft Sentinel.
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Azure Resource Manager.
• Application Insights.
• Azure Monitor.
• Azure Monitor Logs.
• Azure Advisor.

Applications

There are also the fundamental security features for the applications used by your company or organization:

• Azure Application Gateway Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Authentication and Authorization in Azure App Service
• Layered Security Architecture
• Web Server and Application Diagnostics

Storage

Additionally, another key functionality to protect is storage, and to achieve this, the following are in place:

• Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Shared Access Signature (SAS)
• Encryption in Transit
• Encryption at Rest
• Storage Analytics
• Browser-Based Client Access via CORS

Networking

For network security, the following security features are available:

• Network Level Controls
• Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Azure Firewall
• Route Control and Forced Tunneling
• Virtual Network Security Devices
• Azure Virtual Network
• Azure Private Link
• VPN Gateway, among others.

Process

Additionally, for process security, you can access:

• Azure Confidential Computing
• Antimalware and Antivirus
• Hardware Security Module (HSM)
• Virtual Machine Backup
• Azure Site Recovery
• SQL Virtual Machine Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
• Disk Encryption for Virtual Machines
• Virtual Networks
• Patch Updates
• Security Policy Reporting and Management

Identity and Access

Finally, protecting systems, applications, and data starts with identity-based access controls. Therefore, its security features include:

• Multi-Factor Authentication.
• Microsoft Authenticator.
• Aplicación de directivas de contraseña.
• Autenticación basada en tokens habilita la autenticación a través de Azure Active Directory.
• El control de acceso basado en rol de Azure (Azure RBAC).
• La administración de identidades integrada (identidad híbrida).

If you want to learn more about Microsoft Azure, data security, and how it evolves with your organization, icorp can assist you! Our team of experts is here to answer your questions and find the best solutions tailored to your needs.

Source: Azure y Microsoft 

This article has been translated using AI and may include errors.