Microsoft’s Framework Trio: Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF) and Security Adoption Framework (SAF)

Intro  I will be taking a closer look at Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure (CAF), the Azure Well-Architected Framework

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Mastering Azure Policy: Overrides & Exemptions Explained

Azure Policy Overrides and Exemptions play integral roles in Azure management. Overrides allow alterations of policy effects during assignments, useful for assessing policy impact. Exemptions, on the other hand, permit certain resources to be excluded from policy assignments, accommodating necessary deviations. Both features provide flexibility while ensuring compliance, illustrating their practical use in real-world scenarios. Further insights on Azure management will follow. … Keep on reading…Mastering Azure Policy: Overrides & Exemptions Explained

Safeguarding Cloud Resources with Azure Policy’s DenyAction Effect

In this blog article, we explore the significance of safeguarding cloud resources from accidental or malicious deletion in Azure environments. To ensure the integrity and security of your cloud infrastructure, Azure Policy’s DenyAction Effect provides a powerful feature. We discuss the importance of protecting resources due to accidental deletions, which can lead to data loss and disruptions. Additionally, safeguarding against malicious actions by unauthorized individuals is crucial for maintaining data confidentiality and availability. To illustrate the effectiveness of resource protection, a specific policy is implemented to prevent accidental deletion of a VNet set up by the platform team. Moreover, we highlight the benefits of policy exemptions, which allow for temporary exemptions from policy enforcement for specific resources. By leveraging these tools, Azure users can create a robust and secure cloud environment, effectively managing exceptions while upholding the overall effectiveness of Azure policies. … Keep on reading…Safeguarding Cloud Resources with Azure Policy’s DenyAction Effect

Maximizing Azure Policy: Leveraging Audit and Deny Modes for Development and Production Environments

Azure Policy is a powerful governance service offered by Microsoft Azure that helps organizations enforce compliance, security, and best practices across their cloud infrastructure. It provides a range of policy definitions that can be used to monitor and control resources, ensuring they adhere to specific rules and guidelines. In this blog post, we will explore how leveraging Azure Policy in audit mode during development and in deny mode for production environments can enhance the overall governance and security of your cloud deployment. … Keep on reading…Maximizing Azure Policy: Leveraging Audit and Deny Modes for Development and Production Environments

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