Security

Network security policies are a critical component of modern IT environments, especially with the increasing adoption of cloud workloads. As workloads move to the cloud, network security policies like Azure Firewall policies evolve and adapt to the changing demands of the infrastructure. These policies can be updated multiple times a week, making it challenging for IT… The post Optimize performance and strengthen security with Policy Analytics for Azure Firewall appeared first on Azure Blog.

With Azure’s enterprise-grade security and built-in responsible AI, the rate of innovation is growing exponentially. As we look forward to Microsoft Build 2023, I am inspired by the innovation coming from our ISV partners and software as a service (SaaS) providers building on the Microsoft Cloud. The post Microsoft Build 2023: Innovation through Microsoft commercial marketplace appeared first on Azure Blog.

In this installment, we will introduce our game-changing bets that will enable us to deliver industry-leading security architectures with built-in security for years to come, ensuring a secure cloud experience for our customers. The post Microsoft Azure security evolution: Embrace secure multitenancy, Confidential Compute, and Rust appeared first on Azure Blog.

Microsoft and Elastic partnered together in 2020 to build an Elastic Cloud (Elasticsearch)—An Azure Native ISV Service to create cloud native deeply integrated experiences for all Azure and Elastic customers to power their digital transformation. The post New and upcoming capabilities with Elastic Cloud (Elasticsearch)—An Azure Native ISV Service appeared first on Azure Blog.

To support our customers in accelerating their digital transformation journey and protecting their cloud environment against threats, Microsoft is committed to giving customers the best possible options for securing their applications and we are excited to announce the preview of Cloud Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) for Azure. The post Secure your cloud environment with Cloud Next-Generation Firewall by Palo Alto Networks, an Azure Native ISV Service—now in preview appeared first on Azure Blog.

To learn more about how to achieve efficiency and maximize cloud value with Azure, join us at Securely Migrate and Optimize with Azure digital event on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The post 5 reasons to join us at Securely Migrate and Optimize with Azure appeared first on Azure Blog.

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks continue to rise as new threats and attack techniques emerge. With DDoS attacks becoming more frequent, it’s important for organizations of all sizes to be proactive and stay protected all year round. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) face the same risks as larger organizations though are more vulnerable as… The post Defend against DDoS attacks with Azure DDoS IP Protection appeared first on Azure Blog.

Today, we’re delivering improved observability and management with the general availability of our enhanced Microsoft Azure Arc integration with Datadog. The post Enhanced Azure Arc integration with Datadog simplifies hybrid and multicloud observability appeared first on Azure Blog.

We are excited to announce the general availability of Azure Firewall Basic, a new SKU of Azure Firewall built for SMBs. The post Protect against cyberattacks with the new Azure Firewall Basic appeared first on Azure Blog.

Azure Virtual Network Manager event logging is now in preview. The post Monitor Azure Virtual Network Manager changes with event logging appeared first on Azure Blog.