About Me
Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
1 Manage Identity and Access
1-1 Implement and manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
1-1 1 Configure Azure AD users and groups
1-1 2 Manage Azure AD roles and role-based access control (RBAC)
1-1 3 Implement and manage Azure AD identity protection
1-1 4 Configure and manage Azure AD conditional access policies
1-1 5 Implement and manage Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
1-1 6 Configure and manage Azure AD B2B and B2C
1-1 7 Implement and manage Azure AD Connect
1-1 8 Configure and manage Azure AD Domain Services
1-2 Implement and manage hybrid identity
1-2 1 Configure and manage Azure AD Connect
1-2 2 Implement and manage password hash synchronization
1-2 3 Implement and manage pass-through authentication
1-2 4 Implement and manage federation
1-2 5 Configure and manage Azure AD Connect Health
1-3 Implement and manage multi-factor authentication (MFA)
1-3 1 Configure and manage Azure AD MFA
1-3 2 Implement and manage conditional access policies with MFA
1-3 3 Configure and manage MFA for on-premises users
1-4 Implement and manage Azure role-based access control (RBAC)
1-4 1 Configure and manage Azure RBAC roles and assignments
1-4 2 Implement and manage custom roles
1-4 3 Configure and manage resource locks
1-4 4 Implement and manage Azure Blueprints
1-5 Implement and manage Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
1-5 1 Configure and manage PIM roles and assignments
1-5 2 Implement and manage PIM alerts and reports
1-5 3 Configure and manage PIM access reviews
2 Implement Platform Protection
2-1 Implement and manage network security
2-1 1 Configure and manage Azure Firewall
2-1 2 Implement and manage Azure DDoS protection
2-1 3 Configure and manage network security groups (NSGs)
2-1 4 Implement and manage Azure Network Watcher
2-1 5 Configure and manage Azure Bastion
2-1 6 Implement and manage Azure Private Link
2-1 7 Configure and manage Azure VPN Gateway
2-1 8 Implement and manage Azure ExpressRoute
2-2 Implement and manage storage security
2-2 1 Configure and manage Azure Storage account security
2-2 2 Implement and manage Azure Storage encryption
2-2 3 Configure and manage Azure Storage access control
2-2 4 Implement and manage Azure Storage firewalls and virtual networks
2-2 5 Configure and manage Azure Storage service encryption
2-3 Implement and manage virtual machine security
2-3 1 Configure and manage virtual machine (VM) security
2-3 2 Implement and manage VM encryption
2-3 3 Configure and manage VM access control
2-3 4 Implement and manage VM security baselines
2-3 5 Configure and manage VM extensions for security
2-4 Implement and manage container security
2-4 1 Configure and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) security
2-4 2 Implement and manage container image security
2-4 3 Configure and manage container registry security
2-4 4 Implement and manage container network security
2-5 Implement and manage application security
2-5 1 Configure and manage Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
2-5 2 Implement and manage Azure Application Gateway security
2-5 3 Configure and manage Azure Front Door security
2-5 4 Implement and manage Azure API Management security
3 Manage Security Operations
3-1 Implement and manage security monitoring
3-1 1 Configure and manage Azure Security Center
3-1 2 Implement and manage Azure Sentinel
3-1 3 Configure and manage Azure Monitor
3-1 4 Implement and manage Azure Log Analytics
3-1 5 Configure and manage Azure Activity Log
3-2 Implement and manage threat detection
3-2 1 Configure and manage Azure Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
3-2 2 Implement and manage Azure Defender
3-2 3 Configure and manage Azure Security Center alerts
3-2 4 Implement and manage Azure Sentinel alerts
3-3 Implement and manage incident response
3-3 1 Configure and manage Azure Security Center incident response
3-3 2 Implement and manage Azure Sentinel incident response
3-3 3 Configure and manage Azure Automation for incident response
3-3 4 Implement and manage Azure Key Vault for incident response
3-4 Implement and manage compliance and governance
3-4 1 Configure and manage Azure Policy
3-4 2 Implement and manage Azure Blueprints
3-4 3 Configure and manage Azure Security Center compliance
3-4 4 Implement and manage Azure Information Protection (AIP)
4 Secure Data and Applications
4-1 Implement and manage encryption
4-1 1 Configure and manage Azure Key Vault
4-1 2 Implement and manage Azure Disk Encryption
4-1 3 Configure and manage Azure Storage encryption
4-1 4 Implement and manage Azure SQL Database encryption
4-1 5 Configure and manage Azure Cosmos DB encryption
4-2 Implement and manage data protection
4-2 1 Configure and manage Azure Backup
4-2 2 Implement and manage Azure Site Recovery
4-2 3 Configure and manage Azure Storage lifecycle management
4-2 4 Implement and manage Azure Information Protection (AIP)
4-3 Implement and manage application security
4-3 1 Configure and manage Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
4-3 2 Implement and manage Azure Application Gateway security
4-3 3 Configure and manage Azure Front Door security
4-3 4 Implement and manage Azure API Management security
4-4 Implement and manage identity and access for applications
4-4 1 Configure and manage Azure AD authentication for applications
4-4 2 Implement and manage OAuth2 and OpenID Connect
4-4 3 Configure and manage Azure AD B2B and B2C
4-4 4 Implement and manage Azure AD Conditional Access for applications
4-5 Implement and manage security for serverless computing
4-5 1 Configure and manage Azure Functions security
4-5 2 Implement and manage Azure Logic Apps security
4-5 3 Configure and manage Azure Event Grid security
4-5 4 Implement and manage Azure Service Bus security
Implement and Manage VM Encryption

Implement and Manage VM Encryption

Key Concepts

Detailed Explanation

Azure Disk Encryption

Azure Disk Encryption is a feature that provides encryption for the virtual hard disks (VHDs) of Azure Virtual Machines (VMs). It uses industry-standard encryption technologies like BitLocker for Windows and DM-Crypt for Linux to secure data at rest and in transit.

Encryption at Rest

Encryption at Rest ensures that data stored on the disks of VMs is encrypted when it is not in use. This protects the data from unauthorized access even if the physical disks are compromised. Azure Disk Encryption leverages BitLocker and DM-Crypt to provide this level of security.

Encryption in Transit

Encryption in Transit ensures that data is encrypted when it is being transferred between different components, such as between the VM and the storage account. Azure Disk Encryption uses secure protocols to ensure that data is protected during transmission.

Key Vault Integration

Key Vault Integration allows you to manage and control the encryption keys used for encrypting the disks of your VMs. By storing these keys in Azure Key Vault, you can ensure that they are securely managed and can be easily rotated or revoked if needed.

BitLocker and DM-Crypt

BitLocker is a full-disk encryption feature available in Windows, while DM-Crypt is the corresponding feature in Linux. Azure Disk Encryption uses these technologies to provide robust encryption for the disks of your VMs, ensuring that your data is protected at all times.

Examples and Analogies

Example: Azure Disk Encryption

Imagine you have a safe that automatically locks every time you put something inside. This safe ensures that your valuables are secure and cannot be accessed without the proper key. Azure Disk Encryption works similarly by automatically encrypting your VM disks as soon as they are created.

Example: Encryption at Rest

Think of Encryption at Rest as a locked vault in a bank. Even if someone manages to break into the bank, they cannot access the contents of the vault without the key. Similarly, Encryption at Rest ensures that your VM data remains secure even if the physical disks are compromised.

Example: Encryption in Transit

Consider Encryption in Transit as a secure courier service that ensures your packages are delivered without being intercepted or tampered with. Azure Disk Encryption uses secure protocols to encrypt data in transit, ensuring that it is protected from interception and tampering.

Example: Key Vault Integration

Imagine you have a high-security safe that only you can unlock with your own key. Key Vault Integration gives you this level of control over your VM disk encryption keys. You can create, manage, and revoke access to these keys, ensuring that only you have control over your data security.

Example: BitLocker and DM-Crypt

Think of BitLocker and DM-Crypt as the locks on your safe. BitLocker is the lock for Windows-based safes, while DM-Crypt is the lock for Linux-based safes. Azure Disk Encryption uses these locks to ensure that your VM disks are securely encrypted and protected from unauthorized access.

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