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Course 29 - AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies | Episode 6: Azure Network Security
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In this lesson, you’ll learn about monitoring and securing Azure networks using diagnostic tools and exam-focused strategies in Microsoft Azure:Network Monitoring with Network Watcher
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- Using Azure Network Watcher to diagnose and analyze network behavior
- Key diagnostic tools include:
- IP Flow Verify: Identifies which NSG rule allows or blocks traffic
- Packet Capture: Captures and inspects live network traffic
- Effective Security Rules: Displays all applied NSG rules on a VM
- Gaining visibility into:
- Network performance issues
- Misconfigurations
- Security rule conflicts
- Enabling NSG Flow Logs to record inbound and outbound traffic
- Storing logs in Azure Storage Accounts for analysis
- Integrating with Log Analytics Workspace for deeper insights
- Using Traffic Analytics to:
- Visualize traffic patterns
- Detect anomalies and suspicious behavior
- Identify potential security threats
- Setting up:
- Storage accounts for log retention
- Log Analytics workspaces for querying and visualization
- Monitoring:
- Communication between resources
- Blocked vs allowed traffic
- High-risk network activity
- Practicing real-world scenarios focused on platform protection
- Key exam skills include:
- Determining the minimum number of NSG rules required for secure configurations
- Designing route tables for:
- Internet-bound traffic
- On-premises connectivity
- Integration with firewalls and NVAs
- Network Watcher provides deep visibility and troubleshooting capabilities
- Logging and analytics are essential for threat detection and auditing
- Understanding NSGs and routing is critical for both real-world security and the AZ-500 exam
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