Azure Security
In Chapter 3, Azure Core Architectural Components, you learned how to describe identities, directory services, authentication methods, Conditional Access, and role-based access control.
This chapter will outline the services available to protect your Azure resources and operations. The chapter primarily focuses on the Describe Azure architecture and services module from the Skills Measured section of the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals exam.
Note
You can find a detailed AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals exam skills area in the Appendix, Assessing AZ-900 Exam Skills of this book.
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to answer questions on the following confidently:
- Security posture
- Zero Trust
- The Defense-in-Depth (DiD) model
- Microsoft Defender for the Cloud
In addition, this chapter’s goal is to take your knowledge beyond the exam content to prepare you for a real-world, day-to-day Azure-focused role.
