Summary
This chapter covered the Azure security benefits for organizations, including identity and access management and best practices for securing workloads on Azure. Microsoft Sentinel was also discussed as a tool for intelligent security analytics and threat intelligence across the enterprise.
The Microsoft cloud security benchmark was introduced as a resource for security recommendations on Azure workloads. Microsoft Defender for Cloud was introduced as a solution for threat visibility, detection, and response across multiple cloud platforms. Additionally, we discussed Microsoft Defender for Identity and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, which are tools for identifying suspicious activity and preventing advanced targeted attacks.
Finally, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps was presented as a way to enable visibility and control over cloud usage for protecting sensitive data and regulatory compliance. The importance of data protection and the role of IAM solutions in ensuring...