Introduction to Cloud Security with Microsoft Azure

Description

Every organization is now migrating to the cloud to save money, but is it really safe? If you're looking to learn about the cloud and how to effectively secure it, as well as build your own virtualized networks inside the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform, then you're in the right place! In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of cloud-based service technologies, as well as how to secure them. All along, you'll not only learn the theory but also get hands-on experience. You'll understand how to set up your own cloud architecture and protect your cloud systems. As you progress, this course will give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in the real world by creating your own virtualized network inside the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform. To build on your knowledge further, you'll get to grips with the difference between on-premise and hosted solutions, as well as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. Later, you'll cover single-tenancy and multi-tenancy solutions, along with their security concerns. By the end of this course, you will have gained the skills you need to confidently secure your cloud systems with Microsoft Azure. All codes and supporting files are available at- https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Introduction-to-Cloud-Security-with-Microsoft-Azure

What You Will Learn

Get familiar with the fundamentals of cloud-based technologies
Create a virtualized network inside the Azure cloud computing network
Distinguish between on-premise and hosted solutions
Understand the differences between SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
Identify various cloud computing vulnerabilities
Implement and secure your own environment within Microsoft Azure

Audience

You'll find this course useful if you are new to cloud-based technologies and want to learn the fundamentals of securing a cloud computing environment with Microsoft Azure, even if you have no prior knowledge of Azure. IT managers, system administrators, cybersecurity analysts, and cloud architects, including aspiring cloud architects will also find this course helpful.

Approach

This video course follows a practical approach to help you learn. Using effective examples, this course introduces you to the different types of cloud-based technologies and the various methods to secure cloud computing networks with Microsoft Azure. The course also encourages you to build your own virtualized network inside the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform.

Key Features

Understand the key differences between different hosting environments * Learn the basics of cloud computing and cloud architecture * Find out how to secure cloud systems with the help of Microsoft Azure

Github Repo

https://github.com/packtpublishing/introduction-to-cloud-security-with-microsoft-azure

About the Author

Riaan Lowe

Riaan Lowe is a cloud security architect at one of the largest cybersecurity companies in Africa with multiple information technology certifications, including Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert in Azure, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (Server), Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Specialist in virtualization, Security+, MTCRA (CCNA equivalent), and MTCRE (CCNP equivalent). Riaan has had tremendous experience over the years in several roles as voice engineer, senior infrastructure engineer, Microsoft security specialist, second in charge of the Microsoft Team, lead Azure engineer, and cloud security architect. He currently resides in South Africa with his wife.

Course Outline

1. Introduction

2. Basics of the Cloud

3. Basics of Azure

4. Virtualization

5. Redundancy

6. Security

7. Active Directory

8. Security in Action

9. Conclusion