Microsoft Azure Data Security
Comprehensive guides for securing your Azure environment, detecting sensitive data, and maintaining compliance across your cloud infrastructure and data services.
Azure Security Guides
38 guides available for Azure
Azure Analytics Data Detection
Learn how to detect analytics data in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure API Keys & Secrets Detection
Learn how to detect API keys, secrets, and tokens in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure Audit Log Detection
Learn how to detect audit logs in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for SOC 2 compliance.
Azure Configuration Files Detection
Learn how to detect configuration files in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for NIST 800-53 compliance.
Azure Customer Data Detection
Learn how to detect customer data in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance.
Azure Employee Data Detection
Learn how to detect employee data in Azure environments using AI-powered DSPM tools. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance.
Azure Financial Records Detection
Learn how to detect financial records in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure Password Detection
Learn how to detect passwords in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure PCI Data Detection
Learn how to detect PCI data in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure PHI Detection
Learn how to detect Protected Health Information (PHI) in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for HIPAA compliance.
Azure PII Detection
Learn how to detect personally identifiable information (PII) in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance.
Azure Unstructured Data Detection
Learn how to detect unstructured data in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance.
Azure Audit Logs Fix
Learn how to fix exposed audit logs in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure Configuration Files Fix
Learn how to fix exposed configuration files in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure Analytics Data Exposure Remediation
Learn how to fix analytics data exposure in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance.
Azure API Keys & Secrets Exposure Remediation
Learn how to fix exposed API keys, secrets, and tokens in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for NIST 800-53 compliance.
Azure Audit Logs Exposure Remediation
Learn how to fix exposure of audit logs in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for SOC 2 compliance and secure log management.
Azure Configuration File Exposure Fix
Learn how to fix configuration file exposure in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for SOC 2 compliance.
Azure Customer Data Exposure Remediation
Learn how to fix customer data exposure in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance and data protection.
Azure Employee Data Remediation
Learn how to fix employee data exposure in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance and data protection.
Azure Financial Records Exposure Remediation
Learn how to fix exposure of financial records in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure Password Exposure Remediation
Learn how to fix exposed passwords in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance and secure credential management.
Azure PCI Data Exposure Remediation
Learn how to fix PCI data exposure in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance and secure cardholder data.
Azure PHI Exposure Remediation
Learn how to fix PHI exposures in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for HIPAA compliance and healthcare data security.
Azure PII Exposure Remediation
Learn how to fix PII exposure in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance and data protection.
Azure Unstructured Data Exposure Remediation
Learn how to fix exposure of unstructured data in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance.
Azure Analytics Data Prevention
Learn how to prevent exposure of analytics data in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance.
Azure API Keys & Secrets Exposure Prevention
Learn how to prevent exposure of API keys, secrets, and tokens in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure Audit Log Exposure Prevention
Learn how to prevent exposure of audit logs in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance and data protection.
Azure Configuration Files Exposure Prevention
Learn how to prevent exposure of configuration files in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for NIST 800-53 compliance and secure configuration management.
Azure Customer Data Protection
Learn how to prevent exposure of customer data in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance.
Azure Employee Data Exposure Prevention
Learn how to prevent exposure of employee data in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance.
Azure Financial Records Exposure Prevention
Learn how to prevent exposure of financial records in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure Password Exposure Prevention
Learn how to prevent password exposure in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance.
Azure PCI Data Exposure Prevention
Learn how to prevent exposure of PCI data in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for PCI-DSS compliance and data protection.
Azure PHI Exposure Prevention
Learn how to prevent exposure of PHI in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for HIPAA compliance and data protection.
Azure PII Data Protection
Learn how to prevent exposure of PII in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance and data privacy protection.
Azure Unstructured Data Exposure Prevention
Learn how to prevent exposure of unstructured data in Azure environments. Follow step-by-step guidance for GDPR compliance.
What is Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft Azure is a comprehensive cloud computing platform offering a vast collection of integrated cloud services including analytics, computing, database, mobile, networking, storage, and web capabilities. It provides enterprise-grade security, hybrid capabilities, and seamless integration with Microsoft ecosystem.
Data & Analytics Services
- Azure Storage for scalable object storage
- Azure SQL Database for managed databases
- Azure Synapse Analytics for data warehousing
- Azure Data Factory for data integration
AI & Machine Learning
- Azure Machine Learning for ML workflows
- Azure Cognitive Services for AI APIs
- Azure Databricks for analytics and ML
- Power BI for business intelligence
Security & Governance
- Azure Active Directory for identity management
- Azure Security Center for threat protection
- Azure Policy for governance and compliance
- Azure Key Vault for secrets management
Data Security Concerns
Azure environments present unique security challenges due to their hybrid nature, extensive Active Directory integration, and diverse service portfolio. Understanding these risks is essential for maintaining robust data protection across your Microsoft cloud infrastructure.
Identity & Access Complexity
Complex Azure AD configurations can lead to excessive permissions and identity sprawl.
- Over-privileged service principals
- Nested Azure AD group permissions
- Cross-tenant access configurations
- Legacy authentication methods
Storage & Database Exposure
Misconfigured Azure storage and database services can lead to data exposure.
- Public Azure Storage containers
- Unencrypted Azure SQL databases
- Cosmos DB with open firewall rules
- Data Lake storage without proper access controls
Hybrid Environment Risks
Azure's hybrid capabilities can create security gaps between on-premises and cloud.
- Inconsistent security policies across environments
- Data replication without proper classification
- Unsecured hybrid connections
- Mixed identity governance models
Who Are These Guides For?
These Azure-specific guides are designed for security professionals working with Microsoft's cloud platform and hybrid environments.
Azure Security Engineers
- Implement Azure security best practices
- Configure Microsoft Purview for data governance
- Set up Azure Security Center monitoring
- Manage Azure AD access controls and policies
Cloud Architects
- Design secure Azure landing zones
- Implement encryption across Azure services
- Configure network security and virtual networks
- Integrate with hybrid identity solutions
Compliance & Governance Teams
- Ensure regulatory compliance in Azure
- Audit access patterns across Azure services
- Implement Azure Policy for governance
- Prepare for compliance assessments and audits
Cyera for Microsoft Azure
Cyera's DSPM platform provides comprehensive coverage for Azure environments, automatically discovering and classifying sensitive data across Azure Storage, SQL Database, Synapse Analytics, and other Azure services. Get real-time visibility into data risks and maintain continuous compliance with automated monitoring and alerting.