Top 10 Microsoft Azure Security Best Practices in 2023

Azure is one of the greatest and most popular cloud computing service providers. Learn how to secure Azure using these top 10 Azure security best practices.

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1. Dedicated Workstations

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2. Key Management

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3. Restrict User Access

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4. Leverage Security Center

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5. Encrypt Virtual Disks and Disk Storage

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6. Secure with Microsoft SQL Server

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7. Using Multiple Authentication

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8. Control and Limit the Network Access to Microsoft Azure

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9. Cloud Storage Account Security

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10. Use a WAF with ATM

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