Course 29 - AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies | Episode 12: Mastering Data Protection and SQL Security

Here’s a structured summary of the lesson on Secure Data and Applications for the AZ-500 exam:OverviewFocuses on protecting sensitive information in Azure, covering:Azure Information Protection (AIP)Azure SQL securityRepresents 30–35% of the AZ-500 exam content.1. Azure Information Protection (AIP)Cloud-based solution for classifying and protecting documents/emails.Key features:Labels: Can be applied manually or automatically. Examples: "Private", "Secret".Protection actions: Encryption, blocking printing, or forwarding.Analytics: Tracks usage through Log Analytics.Hands-on lab:Activate necessary licensesCreate classification labelsConfigure AIP analytics2. Azure SQL Deployment and Security LayersTypes of Azure SQL services:Azure SQL (PaaS)SQL Managed InstanceSQL on IaaS VMsSecurity approached through multi-layered defense:Network SecurityAccess ControlThreat ProtectionInformation Protection3. SQL Network SecurityUse Azure SQL firewall and VNet service endpoints.Implements a "default deny" policy: only authorized subnets can connect.4. SQL Access ControlPrefer Azure AD authentication over SQL authentication:Supports MFAEnables centralized auditingApply principle of least privilege:Assign users to specific roles, e.g., "DB data reader"Limits access to only what is necessary5. SQL Data ProtectionEncryption at rest: Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)Encryption in transit: TLSEncryption in use: Always EncryptedDynamic Data Masking (DDM):Obfuscates sensitive data (e.g., email addresses) for non-privileged usersData remains unchanged in the database6. Lab Tidy-UpDelete resources after exercises to minimize costs:Virtual machinesNetwork interfacesDisksAZ-500 Exam FocusCore skill area: Secure data and applicationsKey points to remember:Labeling and protecting documents with AIPAzure SQL network and role-based access controlEncryption at rest, in transit, and in useDynamic Data Masking and least privilege principlesYou can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy