Course 29 - AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies | Episode 6: Azure Network Security

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 WatcherUsing Azure Network Watcher to diagnose and analyze network behaviorKey diagnostic tools include:IP Flow Verify: Identifies which NSG rule allows or blocks trafficPacket Capture: Captures and inspects live network trafficEffective Security Rules: Displays all applied NSG rules on a VMGaining visibility into:Network performance issuesMisconfigurationsSecurity rule conflictsTraffic Logging and AnalyticsEnabling NSG Flow Logs to record inbound and outbound trafficStoring logs in Azure Storage Accounts for analysisIntegrating with Log Analytics Workspace for deeper insightsUsing Traffic Analytics to:Visualize traffic patternsDetect anomalies and suspicious behaviorIdentify potential security threatsHands-On ConfigurationSetting up:Storage accounts for log retentionLog Analytics workspaces for querying and visualizationMonitoring:Communication between resourcesBlocked vs allowed trafficHigh-risk network activityAZ-500 Exam PreparationPracticing real-world scenarios focused on platform protectionKey exam skills include:Determining the minimum number of NSG rules required for secure configurationsDesigning route tables for:Internet-bound trafficOn-premises connectivityIntegration with firewalls and NVAsKey TakeawaysNetwork Watcher provides deep visibility and troubleshooting capabilitiesLogging and analytics are essential for threat detection and auditingUnderstanding NSGs and routing is critical for both real-world security and the AZ-500 examThis lesson strengthens your ability to monitor, analyze, and secure Azure network environments while preparing you for certification success.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy