Step-by-Step Guide: Setting Up a Banned Password List in Azure
Recently, a customer raised a ticket asking us to implement a banned password list. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how we successfully tackled this request and…
Year: 2024
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Simplifying Azure Storage: Choosing the Right Type for Your Data
As an Azure Solutions Architect, I often come across clients who find Azure’s wide range of storage options overwhelming. In this post, I’ll break down Azure Storage into…
Azure Introduces Terraform Export Feature in Private Preview: A New Era for DevOps and IaC
Microsoft Azure has taken a significant step forward for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) enthusiasts with the latest private preview feature in the Azure Portal – the ability to…
How to Implement Azure Bastion to Securely Access Azure Virtual Machines
When managing cloud-based virtual machines, ensuring secure access is critical. Exposing RDP/SSH ports over the internet introduces potential security vulnerabilities. Azure Bastion provides a secure, fully managed solution…
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Exploring the Webex API: A Step-by-Step Guide to Generating Your Access Token
Hey guys! Today, let’s dive into the Webex API and how you can leverage it to build your own custom integrations. I recently began exploring the Webex REST…
Navigating the Transition from Azure Automation Update Management to Azure Update Manager: A Comprehensive Guide
As cloud technologies evolve, so too must the tools we rely on to maintain and secure our environments. Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding the retirement of Azure Automation Update…
Integrate Other Clouds with Azure Using the Multicloud Connector
Introduction As businesses adopt multi-cloud strategies to leverage the unique strengths of various cloud providers, managing these environments can become complex. Microsoft’s Azure Arc Multicloud Connector provides a…
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Deploying Rapid7 Agent Using Azure Automation for Azure Servers Managed via Azure Arc
Deploying the Rapid7 agent across diverse environments, such as Azure and AWS servers managed through Azure Arc (Windows and Linux), can be streamlined using Azure Automation. This blog…
Microsoft Announces Mandatory MFA for All Azure Users
Microsoft has recently announced a significant change that will impact all Azure users: the mandatory implementation of Multifactor Authentication (MFA). This update aims to enhance security across the…
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How to Create a Secure SFTP Service Using Azure Storage Account and Make It Publicly Accessible
Creating a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) service using an Azure Storage Account offers a cost-effective, scalable, and highly available solution for transferring files. This guide will walk…
Migrating Risk Policies to Conditional Access: A Strategic Guide for Enhanced Security
As the digital security landscape continues to evolve, organizations utilizing Microsoft Azure are encouraged to migrate their Identity Protection risk policies to Conditional Access. With Microsoft’s announcement that…
Deploying Your Own Agents (VMs) in Azure for Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines
Introduction In the world of software development, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) practices are crucial for automating the testing and deployment of code. Azure DevOps provides…