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Cloud Security in Microsoft Azure Flashcards
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals SC-900 Flashcards
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| How can access to sensitive Azure resources be restricted | By implementing Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) |
| How can Azure Resource Locks improve security | By preventing accidental deletion or modification of critical resources |
| How can you enforce encrypted data transfer in Azure | By using Azure SSL certificates and configuring HTTPS endpoints |
| How can you limit access to Azure resources based on geography | Use Azure Geolocation-based policies in Azure Policy |
| How can you protect data in transit using Azure VPN Gateway | By encrypting data transmissions with IPsec protocols |
| How can you secure access to Azure Virtual Machines | By using Just-in-Time access and multifactor authentication |
| How can you secure data at rest in Azure Storage | By enabling encryption such as Azure Storage Service Encryption (SSE) |
| How do tags assist in managing Azure resources | By categorizing and identifying resources for better security and organization |
| How does Azure ExpressRoute contribute to cloud security | It offers private connections that bypass the public internet for enhanced data protection |
| How does Azure Log Analytics enhance security | It enables detailed monitoring and log analysis for better threat detection |
| How does Azure Monitor help with security | It provides insights and alerts for identifying vulnerabilities and suspicious activity |
| How does Immutable Blob Storage add security to Azure | It ensures stored data cannot be altered or deleted during a specified retention period |
| What are Azure Blueprints used for | To automate compliance and security configurations across Azure environments |
| What Azure tool helps in monitoring security threats | Microsoft Defender for Cloud |
| What do Network Security Groups (NSGs) do | They allow or deny inbound/outbound network traffic to Azure resources |
| What does DDoS Protection in Azure prevent | It minimizes downtime from malicious Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks |
| What does Secure Score in Microsoft Defender for Cloud measure | Overall security posture and provides recommendations to improve security |
| What does the term 'secure workloads' mean in Azure | Protecting applications and data running in the Azure environment |
| What is a benefit of using Azure Key Vault | Securely storing and accessing keys, secrets, and certificates |
| What is a common way to segment networks in Azure | Using Virtual Networks (VNets) for isolation and security |
| What is Azure Bastion used for | To provide secure and seamless RDP and SSH access to virtual machines directly in Azure |
| What is Azure Policy used for in terms of security | It ensures compliance with company standards and regulations |
| What is the advantage of using Private Link in Azure | It allows secure and private connections to Azure services using private endpoints |
| What is the Azure role-based access control (RBAC) used for | To manage user permissions for Azure resources |
| What is the benefit of implementing conditional access policies in Azure | It ensures access to resources is only granted under specific conditions |
| What is the best way to ensure data is securely deleted in Azure | Using Azure Storage Account features like Blob Delete Lock and data lifecycle management |
| What is the difference between a public and a private IP address in Azure | Public IP is accessible from the internet, while private IP is restricted within the virtual network |
| What is the function of Azure Sentinel | Cloud-native solution for intelligent security analytics and threat detection |
| What is the importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in Azure security | It adds an extra layer of protection by requiring multiple verification methods |
| What is the purpose of Azure Firewall | To control and monitor network traffic to and from Azure resources |
| What is the purpose of Azure Private Endpoint | To connect securely to Azure PaaS services without exposing them to the public internet |
| What is the purpose of Azure Security Center | To provide unified security management and advanced threat protection |
| What is the purpose of Azure Traffic Manager | To control the distribution of network traffic for high availability and security |
| What is the role of Azure Active Directory in cloud security | It provides identity and access management for Azure resources |
| What is the role of managed identities in Azure | They provide a secure way for applications to access Azure services without storing credentials |
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What is the role of Azure Active Directory in cloud security
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It provides identity and access management for Azure resources
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What are Azure Blueprints used for
Back
To automate compliance and security configurations across Azure environments
Front
How can you secure data at rest in Azure Storage
Back
By enabling encryption such as Azure Storage Service Encryption (SSE)
Front
What is the advantage of using Private Link in Azure
Back
It allows secure and private connections to Azure services using private endpoints
Front
What is the role of managed identities in Azure
Back
They provide a secure way for applications to access Azure services without storing credentials
Front
What does DDoS Protection in Azure prevent
Back
It minimizes downtime from malicious Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks
Front
How can you secure access to Azure Virtual Machines
Back
By using Just-in-Time access and multifactor authentication
Front
What does Secure Score in Microsoft Defender for Cloud measure
Back
Overall security posture and provides recommendations to improve security
Front
How can Azure Resource Locks improve security
Back
By preventing accidental deletion or modification of critical resources
Front
What is the purpose of Azure Private Endpoint
Back
To connect securely to Azure PaaS services without exposing them to the public internet
Front
What is the purpose of Azure Firewall
Back
To control and monitor network traffic to and from Azure resources
Front
What is the Azure role-based access control (RBAC) used for
Back
To manage user permissions for Azure resources
Front
How does Immutable Blob Storage add security to Azure
Back
It ensures stored data cannot be altered or deleted during a specified retention period
Front
What Azure tool helps in monitoring security threats
Back
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Front
What is the benefit of implementing conditional access policies in Azure
Back
It ensures access to resources is only granted under specific conditions
Front
What is the purpose of Azure Security Center
Back
To provide unified security management and advanced threat protection
Front
What is Azure Bastion used for
Back
To provide secure and seamless RDP and SSH access to virtual machines directly in Azure
Front
How can you limit access to Azure resources based on geography
Back
Use Azure Geolocation-based policies in Azure Policy
Front
What is the function of Azure Sentinel
Back
Cloud-native solution for intelligent security analytics and threat detection
Front
What is a benefit of using Azure Key Vault
Back
Securely storing and accessing keys, secrets, and certificates
Front
How do tags assist in managing Azure resources
Back
By categorizing and identifying resources for better security and organization
Front
What is the importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in Azure security
Back
It adds an extra layer of protection by requiring multiple verification methods
Front
How can you enforce encrypted data transfer in Azure
Back
By using Azure SSL certificates and configuring HTTPS endpoints
Front
What do Network Security Groups (NSGs) do
Back
They allow or deny inbound/outbound network traffic to Azure resources
Front
What does the term 'secure workloads' mean in Azure
Back
Protecting applications and data running in the Azure environment
Front
How can you protect data in transit using Azure VPN Gateway
Back
By encrypting data transmissions with IPsec protocols
Front
How does Azure Log Analytics enhance security
Back
It enables detailed monitoring and log analysis for better threat detection
Front
How can access to sensitive Azure resources be restricted
Back
By implementing Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Front
What is Azure Policy used for in terms of security
Back
It ensures compliance with company standards and regulations
Front
How does Azure Monitor help with security
Back
It provides insights and alerts for identifying vulnerabilities and suspicious activity
Front
What is a common way to segment networks in Azure
Back
Using Virtual Networks (VNets) for isolation and security
Front
What is the purpose of Azure Traffic Manager
Back
To control the distribution of network traffic for high availability and security
Front
What is the difference between a public and a private IP address in Azure
Back
Public IP is accessible from the internet, while private IP is restricted within the virtual network
Front
What is the best way to ensure data is securely deleted in Azure
Back
Using Azure Storage Account features like Blob Delete Lock and data lifecycle management
Front
How does Azure ExpressRoute contribute to cloud security
Back
It offers private connections that bypass the public internet for enhanced data protection
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This deck introduces best practices for securing cloud environments, including Azure firewall, network security groups, and secure workloads.