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Understanding and Utilizing Microsoft Defender for Cloud Attack Path

Introduction In the realm of cloud security, the landscape is constantly evolving with sophisticated threats emerging each day. Microsoft Defender for Cloud, stands as a robust, adaptive security solution. A pivotal feature within this suite is the “Attack Path,” which provides invaluable insights for security teams. This blog post aims to delve into the intricacies…

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Exploring Microsoft Defender for Cloud: A Guide to Defender Plans

Exploring Microsoft Defender for Cloud: A Guide to Defender Plans In the evolving world of cloud security, Microsoft Defender for Cloud stands as a pivotal solution, offering a range of plans tailored to different security needs. This comprehensive guide will delve into the nuances of these plans, helping you navigate through the options and select…

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Understanding Microsoft Defender for Cloud Regulatory Compliance Policies

Introduction: In the realm of cloud security, compliance with regulatory standards is a crucial aspect that organizations must navigate meticulously. Microsoft Defender for Cloud, formerly known as Azure Security Center, offers an innovative solution to this challenge through its regulatory compliance policies. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what these policies are and the…

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Crafting Sample Alerts in Microsoft Defender for Cloud: A Quick Guide

Crafting Sample Alerts in Microsoft Defender for Cloud: A Quick Guide Introduction Welcome to our quick guide on creating sample alerts in Microsoft Defender for Cloud! This powerful security tool offers comprehensive protection for your cloud resources, but effectively utilizing its capabilities requires understanding how to set up and manage alerts. This blog post will…

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Mastering Continuous Reporting in Microsoft Defender for Cloud: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mastering Continuous Reporting in Microsoft Defender for Cloud: A Step-by-Step Guide Introduction: Welcome to a comprehensive guide on leveraging continuous reporting in Microsoft Defender for Cloud. As businesses increasingly migrate to the cloud, ensuring robust security in cloud environments has become paramount. Microsoft Defender for Cloud, formerly known as Azure Security Center, stands as a…

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Empowering Your Workforce: The Critical Role of Upskilling in Cybersecurity

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, one of the most effective shields against cyber threats is an informed and vigilant workforce. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the importance of upskilling internal staff cannot be overstated. Microsoft 365, with its array of built-in capabilities, offers a robust platform for enhancing cybersecurity awareness and skills…

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Set Azure Diagnostic settings to Log Analytics workspace using Azure policy.

Set Azure Diagnostic settings to Log Analytics workspace using Azure policy. In this post, we will look at how to use Azure Policy to set Diagnostic settings to Log Analytics workspace. Let’s get started, sign in to Azure Admin Portal and type “Azure Policy” in the search bar. Select Policy. On the Policies page, Click…

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I am a Global Admin but don’t have access to Azure Subscriptions.

I am a Global Admin but don’t have access to Azure Subscriptions. One of the questions I get frequently is “If you are a Global Administrator, can you grant yourself access to the Azure Subscriptions?” The answer is YES you can and straight forward as well. To get started, navigate to Azure Active Directory and…

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Conditional Access Policy Templates

Conditional Access Policy Templates In this post, we will look at Conditional Access Policy Templates a feature which is currently still in Public Preview. These templates are designed to provide a more convenient method of deploying new policies based on Microsoft’s recommendations. If you are new to Conditional access policies or simply just want to…

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Block Internet Access on Azure VM using NSG (Network Security Group)

Block Internet Access on Azure VM using NSG (Network Security Group) In this short post, we will look at a quick way to Block Outbound Internet traffic for an Azure VM or Subnet. To restrict your users from accessing the internet and potentially accessing harmful sites. To get started we need to create a new…

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