Security is not a one-size-fits all solution, it requires a customized, multi-layered approach with continuous monitoring.
The core principles of cybersecurity are Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
- Confidentiality: the data is protected from unauthorized users
- Integrity: the data remains accurate and complete
- Availability: the data can be accessed by its intended users
Achieving these security best practices depend upon the assets and services being protected, the constraints, level of compliance, and risk tolerances of the company. As such, IT security policies can vary greatly from one environment to the next.
Securing Azure resources can be broken down into these major disciplines:
- Identity access management (IAM)
- Data security
- System security
- Network security
- Monitoring
- Compliance
In this article we will introduce a checklist for Azure cloud security best practices.