Cloud Security and Cloud Computing
Catherine Kjorsvik In today’s digital age, marked by the growing sophistication of security breaches and cyberattacks, the conventional ‘trust but verify’ model in cybersecurity seems obsolete. That’s where the Zero Trust Architecture comes into play, especially when in cloud environments like Microsoft Azure. As someone embedded in the world of cloud security, I’ve seen firsthand how … Read more
As businesses increasingly adopt cloud-based services and platforms, securing identities is becoming more challenging. To address this concern, Microsoft offers a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution – Azure AD. Azure AD has a wide range of security features designed to safeguard identities and regulate access to resources. One of these features is the … Read more
Microsoft Azure is a powerful and flexible cloud platform that offers many features and tools to secure your applications and data. However, securing your Azure environment can be a complex task, and it requires a solid understanding of security best practices. In this blog post, we will discuss the top 10 Microsoft Azure security best … Read more
Azure AD Access reviews are a vital component of Microsoft Entra Identity Governance capabilities, and they are essential for maintaining a secure environment. Identity Governance provides organizations with the means to ensure proper management of digital identities through: Access lifecycle management (Azure AD Access Reviews) Identity lifecycle management Privileged access for administrators Azure AD offers a … Read more
What is Identity Lifecycle and why is Identity governance administration (IGA) an important component of Identity and Access Management (IAM)? IAM enables the secure and efficient management of digital identities while Identity Lifecycle strikes a balance between security and employee productivity by addressing key issues such as user access and visibility. With its capability … Read more
In this blog post I’ll write down my recommendations on how to effectively come up with Conditional access policies review and update plan to enhance the security of your environment. Someone recently asked me how they can assess if their current policies still serve their organization’s security needs and this got me thinking. Most companies … Read more
Azure AD Conditional Access is a feature in Azure Active Directory that allows administrators to set policies that determine how and when users can access cloud resources. Microsoft has simplified Conditional access configuration by providing pre-designed templates that can be easily customized to meet the specific needs of an organization. These templates are designed to … Read more
A Guide to Azure’s Advanced Protection In today’s fast-paced world of cloud technology, ensuring top-notch security is a must. As you and many other organizations shift towards cloud-based solutions, grasping and putting into action effective security measures is essential. In this guide, I’m taking you through the essentials of cloud security, highlighting the importance of … Read more