Securing Azure Resources

Security Principles

1. Zero Trust - Never trust, always verify
2. Least Privilege - Minimum required permissions
3. Defense in Depth - Multiple security layers
4. Encryption Everywhere - At rest and in transit

Essential Security Checklist

Identity and Access

• Use managed identities (no credentials)
• Enable MFA for all users
• Apply least privilege RBAC
• Use Azure AD for authentication
• Review access regularly