Andrew
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Securing Secrets with Azure Key Vault
You will quickly realize that secrets stored in code, configuration files, or shared documents are one of the most common causes of cloud security incidents. Azure Key Vault (AKV) provides a secure, centralized environment for managing secrets, keys, and certificates. By enforcing strong access controls, network isolation, and auditing, Key Vault reduces the blast radius…
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Azure Updates – Number 135
A summary update on Azure news that includes updates released from Microsoft Azure related to Azure, Architecture, Compute, Security Copilot and Sentinel topics. Save time digging around to find recent releases and changes.
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Enforcing Compliance with Azure Policy
You will quickly realize that cloud environments can scale faster than governance can keep up—leading to misconfigurations, security gaps, and cost inefficiencies. Azure Policy acts as your automated compliance enforcer, ensuring that all deployed resources adhere to organizational standards. This article explains how Azure Policy helps maintain control without slowing innovation. You will learn how…
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Azure Updates – Number 134 – April 04, 2026
A summary update on Azure news that includes updates released from Microsoft Azure related to Azure, Architecture, Compute, Security Copilot and Sentinel topics. Save time digging around to find recent releases and changes.
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Reducing Risk with Attack Surface Reduction Rules
Many modern attacks don’t rely on exotic malware—they abuse normal application behavior. Office macros spawning PowerShell, scripts launching from temporary folders, or executables delivered through email are all techniques attackers use because they blend in with legitimate activity. Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules are designed to stop these behaviors before they turn into a breach.…
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Azure Updates – Number 133 – March 21, 2026
A summary update on Azure news that includes updates released from Microsoft Azure related to Azure, Architecture, Compute, Security Copilot and Sentinel topics. Save time digging around to find recent releases and changes.
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Strengthening Endpoint Security with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
You will quickly discover that endpoints are the frontline of modern cyber defense — and the first targets for attackers. Laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices sit at the intersection of users, data, and the cloud, making them prime entry points for ransomware, credential theft, and lateral movement. This article explains how Microsoft Defender for…
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Azure Updates – Number 132 – March 7, 2026
A summary update on Azure news that includes updates released from Microsoft Azure related to Azure, Architecture, Compute, Security Copilot and Sentinel topics. Save time digging around to find recent releases and changes.
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The Hidden Risk of Legacy Authentication
You will often hear about identity breaches, password sprays, and phishing attacks — and yet, the most overlooked attack vector remains legacy authentication. Protocols like POP, IMAP, SMTP, and older Office clients were designed decades ago, long before modern identity threats existed. They cannot enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Conditional Access, making them a persistent…
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Azure Updates – Number 131 – February 21, 2026
A summary update on Azure news that includes updates released from Microsoft Azure related to Azure, Architecture, Compute, Security Copilot and Sentinel topics. Save time digging around to find recent releases and changes.