Azure Compliance Manager Microsoft Azure Compliance Manager is a tool that enables organizations to assess and track their compliance with various regulatory standards, including the GDPR, ISO 27001, the HIPAA, and more. It provides a dashboard to monitor compliance progress and offers guidance and recommendations for improving compliance. It also enables users to assess their…
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Azure Compliance Manager 2 – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Here are some additional considerations: In this section, we delved into key tools such as AWS Artifact and Azure Compliance Manager. AWS Artifact emerged as a crucial service from AWS, facilitating easy access to compliance documents and enhancing transparency. Azure Compliance Manager, as another notable tool, was discussed in the context of Microsoft’s Azure cloud…
Azure Monitor – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Azure Monitor Azure Monitor offers centralized monitoring and logging capabilities, assisting IR teams in detecting and responding to security events in Microsoft Azure. Azure Monitor is a comprehensive monitoring and observability service provided by Microsoft Azure that allows users to collect, analyze, and act on telemetry data from various Azure resources and applications. It provides…
Google Cloud Logging and Monitoring – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Google Cloud Logging and Monitoring Google Cloud Logging and Monitoring provides real-time analysis of logs and metrics, aiding in incident detection and response (IDR) within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Use cases include the following: In this section, readers explored critical tools and services integral to securing and monitoring cloud environments. AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, and…
Managing cloud security at scale 2 – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
With these steps, you will have successfully set up AWS Config, and it will start capturing configuration data and monitoring changes to your AWS resources. AWS Config allows you to maintain a historical record of your resource configurations, track compliance with desired configurations, and detect any unintended changes, helping you maintain a secure and compliant…
Managing cloud security at scale – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Managing cloud security at scale This section delves into critical aspects of maintaining robust security practices across large and complex cloud environments. As organizations expand their cloud operations, managing security becomes more challenging due to the increased number of resources, users, and potential risks. This section explores strategies for implementing centralized security controls, automating security…
Overview of database services in the cloud – Database Services – Part 1
Overview of database services in the cloud This section provides a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the diverse range of database offerings available in cloud computing environments. Cloud providers offer managed database services that simplify database administration by handling tasks such as provisioning, configuration, patching, backups, and scaling. Two major categories of database services are…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 6 – Database Services – Part 1
Here’s a guide to help you get started: Figure 8.2: Basic Amazon RDS service setupSetting up Amazon RDS offers a fully managed relational database service, making it easier to deploy, operate, and scale databases in the AWS cloud. The steps outlined previously provide a general guideline for creating and configuring an RDS instance, but remember…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 5 – Database Services – Part 1
Relational databases offer a structured, reliable, and mature approach to data management. Their benefits in terms of data integrity, powerful querying capabilities, and established best practices make them an excellent choice for applications that require structured data storage and management, especially when the relationships between data entities are well defined.Let’s delve into the details of…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 4 – Database Services – Part 1
NoSQL databases offer a powerful and flexible approach to data storage, particularly for applications requiring agility, scalability, and efficient handling of diverse and unstructured data. The benefits of NoSQL databases make them a preferred choice for modern applications that demand rapid development, high performance, and the ability to accommodate evolving data requirements. Relational databases are…