Security


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Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Purpose: Identity and access management service (formerly Azure Active Directory).
  • Key Capabilities:
    • User and group management, SSO, conditional access.
    • Integration with on-premises Active Directory for hybrid identity.
  • Typical Use Cases:
    • Centralized identity for cloud apps.
    • Enterprise security with conditional access policies.
    • User provisioning and lifecycle management.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Purpose: Adds a second layer of security to user sign-ins and transactions.
  • Key Capabilities:
    • Verifications via phone call, SMS, mobile app notifications.
    • Conditional access integration (IP restrictions, device compliance).
  • Typical Use Cases:
    • Securing remote workforce.
    • Protecting privileged accounts.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Purpose: Unified security management and threat protection across hybrid environments.
  • Key Capabilities:
    • Security posture assessment (Secure Score).
    • Threat detection and response (powered by Azure Security Center).
    • Integration with Azure Sentinel (SIEM) for advanced threat analytics.
  • Typical Use Cases:
    • Detecting and mitigating security threats in Azure and on-premises.
    • Compliance checks for PCI, ISO, HIPAA, etc.
    • Centralized security policy management.