Azure Security Features for CowPress and ToDoMoo

Overview¶

Understanding and leveraging Azure’s security features are crucial for safeguarding CowPress and ToDoMoo. This section explores these features.

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)¶

• Identity Management: Utilize Azure AD for secure identity and access management.
• Single Sign-On (SSO): Implement SSO for user authentication across various services.

Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)¶

• Fine-Grained Access Control: Use RBAC to assign specific permissions based on user roles.

Network Security¶

• Azure Firewall: Deploy Azure Firewall to protect the Azure Virtual Network resources.
• Network Security Groups (NSGs): Use NSGs to filter network traffic to and from Azure resources.

Data Security¶

• Azure Storage Encryption: Encrypt data at rest using Azure Storage Service Encryption.
• Transparent Data Encryption (TDE): Use TDE for SQL and Cosmos DB for encryption at rest.

Monitoring and Threat Detection¶

• Azure Security Center: Leverage Security Center for unified security management and advanced threat protection.
• Azure Monitor: Use Azure Monitor for comprehensive monitoring across applications, network, and data.

Best Practices¶

• Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and reviews.
• Stay Informed: Keep up to date with Azure’s security features and updates.