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Excel at AZ-500 and implement multi-layered security controls to protect against rapidly evolving threats to Azure environments – now with the the latest updates to the certificationKey FeaturesMaster AZ-500 exam objectives and learn real-world Azure security strategiesDevelop practical skills to protect your organization from constantly evolving security threatsEffectively manage security governance, policies, and operations in AzureBook DescriptionExam preparation for the AZ-500 means you’ll need to master all aspects of the Azure cloud platform and know how to implement them. With the help of this book, you'll gain both the knowledge and the practical skills to significantly reduce the attack surface of your Azure workloads and protect your organization from constantly evolving threats to public cloud environments like Azure.While exam preparation is one of its focuses, this book isn't just a comprehensive security guide for those looking to take the Azure Security Engineer certification exam, but also a valuable resource for those interested in securing their Azure infrastructure and keeping up with the latest updates. Complete with hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide builds a solid foundation of Azure security. You’ll not only learn about security technologies in Azure but also be able to configure and manage them. Moreover, you’ll develop a clear understanding of how to identify different attack vectors and mitigate risks.By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with implementing multi-layered security to protect identities, networks, hosts, containers, databases, and storage in Azure – and more than ready to tackle the AZ-500.What you will learnManage users, groups, service principals, and roles effectively in Azure ADExplore Azure AD identity security and governance capabilitiesUnderstand how platform perimeter protection secures Azure workloadsImplement network security best practices for IaaS and PaaSDiscover various options to protect against DDoS attacksSecure hosts and containers against evolving security threatsConfigure platform governance with cloud-native toolsMonitor security operations with Azure Security Center and Azure SentinelWho this book is forThis book is a comprehensive resource aimed at those preparing for the Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) certification exam, as well as security professionals who want to keep up to date with the latest updates. Whether you’re a newly qualified or experienced security professional, cloud administrator, architect, or developer who wants to understand how to secure your Azure environment and workloads, this book is for you. Beginners without foundational knowledge of the Azure cloud platform might progress more slowly, but those who know the basics will have no trouble following along.

Pass the AZ-700 exam effortlessly with this comprehensive guide to Azure networking, covering all aspects of architecting, implementing, and managing Azure virtual networksPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesCreate and deploy a secure Azure network and implement dynamic routing and hybrid connectivityMaster Azure network design for performance, resilience, scalability, and securityEnhance your practical skills with hands-on labs aligned to the AZ-700 Network Engineer certificationBook DescriptionDesigning and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions is a comprehensive guide that covers every aspect of the AZ-700 exam to help you fully prepare to take the certification exam.Packed with essential information, this book is a valuable resource for Azure cloud professionals, helping you build practical skills to design and implement name resolution, VNet routing, cross-VNet connectivity, and hybrid network connectivity using the VPN Gateway and the ExpressRoute Gateway. It provides step-by-step instructions to design and implement an Azure Virtual WAN architecture for enterprise use cases.Additionally, the book offers detailed guidance on network security design and implementation, application delivery services, private platform service connectivity, and monitoring networks in Azure. Throughout the book, you’ll find hands-on labs carefully integrated to align with the exam objectives of the Azure Network Engineer certification (AZ-700), complemented by practice questions at the end of each chapter, allowing you to test your knowledge.By the end of this book, you’ll have mastered the fundamentals of Azure networking and be ready to take the AZ-700 exam.What you will learnRecap the fundamentals of Azure networkingDesign and implement name resolutionImplement cross-VNet and VNet internet connectivityBuild site-to-site VPN connections using the VPN gatewayCreate an ExpressRoute connectionSecure your network with Azure Firewall and network security groupsImplement private access to Azure servicesChoose the right load balancing option for your networkWho this book is forWhether you're an Azure network engineer or a professional looking to enhance your expertise in designing and implementing scalable and secure network solutions, this book is an invaluable resource. A basic understanding of cloud solutions will help you to get the most out of this book.

Gain holistic insights and practical expertise in embedding security within the DevOps pipeline, specifically tailored for Azure cloud environments Key FeaturesLearn how to integrate security into Azure DevOps workflows for cloud infrastructureFind out how to integrate secure practices across all phases of the Azure DevOps workflow, from planning to monitoringHarden the entire DevOps workflow, from planning and coding to source control, CI, and cloud workload deploymentPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionBusinesses must prioritize security, especially when working in the constantly evolving Azure cloud. However, many organizations struggle to maintain security and compliance. Attackers are increasingly targeting software development processes, making software supply chain security crucial. This includes source control systems, build systems, CI/CD platforms, and various artifacts. With the help of this book, you’ll be able to enhance security and compliance in Azure software development processes.Starting with an overview of DevOps and its relationship with Agile methodologies and cloud computing, you'll gain a solid foundation in DevSecOps principles. The book then delves into the security challenges specific to DevOps workflows and how to address them effectively. You'll learn how to implement security measures in the planning phase, including threat modeling and secure coding practices. You'll also explore pre-commit security controls, source control security, and the integration of various security tools in the build and test phases. The book covers crucial aspects of securing the release and deploy phases, focusing on artifact integrity, infrastructure as code security, and runtime protection.By the end of this book, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to implement a secure code-to-cloud process for the Azure cloud.What you will learnUnderstand the relationship between Agile, DevOps, and the cloudSecure the use of containers in a CI/CD workflowImplement a continuous and automated threat modeling processSecure development toolchains such as GitHub Codespaces, Microsoft Dev Box, and GitHubIntegrate continuous security throughout the code development workflow, pre-source and post-source control contributionIntegrate SCA, SAST, and secret scanning into the build process to ensure code safetyImplement security in release and deploy phases for artifact and environment complianceWho this book is forThis book is for security professionals and developers transitioning to a public cloud environment or moving towards a DevSecOps paradigm. It's also designed for DevOps engineers, or anyone looking to master the implementation of DevSecOps in a practical manner. Individuals who want to understand how to integrate security checks, testing, and other controls into Azure cloud continuous delivery pipelines will also find this book invaluable. Prior knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, as well as an understanding of security fundamentals will be beneficial.