As organizations continue to migrate critical workloads and AI solutions to Azure, securing the underlying network infrastructure becomes increasingly important. A well-designed network security architecture minimizes the attack surface, limits lateral movement, and ensures secure communication between cloud resources.
In this session, we will explore Microsoft's recommended approach to implementing network security controls in Azure. Through demonstrations and practical guidance, participants will learn how to segment workloads, enforce network boundaries, and use Azure Firewall to inspect and control traffic across Azure environments.
This session aligns with the Microsoft Learn learning path: Implement Network Security Controls in Azure, giving participants practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in enterprise cloud environments.
What You Will Learn
During this session, participants will learn how to
Understand Azure networking security principles and Zero Trust architecture
Design secure Virtual Networks (VNets) and subnet architectures
Segment workloads to reduce the attack surface
Configure and manage Network Security Groups (NSGs)
Use Application Security Groups (ASGs) to simplify network security management
Secure communication between Azure resources
Understand north-south and east-west traffic flows
Deploy and configure Azure Firewall
Create and manage application, network, and DNAT rule collections
Centralize traffic inspection and security policy enforcement
Enable threat intelligence filtering with Azure Firewall
Monitor firewall activity and analyze network security logs
Implement Microsoft-recommended best practices for Azure network security
Why You Should Attend
Network security is the foundation of every secure cloud environment. Whether you're deploying enterprise applications, securing AI workloads, or preparing for Microsoft security certifications, understanding Azure networking is an essential skill.
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