What this book covers

Chapter 1, Introduction to Azure Security, helps you to understand how security works in Azure and set up a practice environment.

Chapter 2, Understanding Azure AD, helps you to understand what Azure Active Directory (AD) is and how to implement identity management.

Chapter 3, Azure AD Hybrid Identity, covers how to implement Azure AD hybrid identity and configure its status.

Chapter 4, Azure AD Identity Security, covers how to protect Azure AD identities with advanced identity security best practices.

Chapter 5, Azure AD Identity Governance, covers how to protect privileged access using Azure AD Privileged Identity Management.

Chapter 6, Implementing Perimeter Security, covers how to implement platform perimeter protection to secure Azure workloads.

Chapter 7, Implementing Network Security, covers how to configure network security best practices for IaaS and PaaS.

Chapter 8, Implementing Host Security, covers how to implement host security best practices in Azure.

Chapter 9, Implementing Container Security, covers how to implement container security best practices in Azure.

Chapter 10, Implementing Storage Security, covers how to protect data in Azure Storage using multilayered security.

Chapter 11, Implementing Database Security, covers how to protect Azure SQL databases against unauthorized access, data theft, and vulnerabilities.

Chapter 12, Implementing Secrets, Keys, and Certificates Management with Key Vault, covers how to secure privileged application configuration and credentials using Key Vault.

Chapter 13, Azure Cloud Governance and Security Operations, covers how to implement Azure cloud governance, address cloud security challenges with Security Center, and manage security operations with Azure Sentinel.