Security Family Azure

Question

Hi,

I was confused about Azure Security Family Services.

Could someone explain the meaning of each service:

• Advanced Data Security
• Advanced Threat Protection
• Azure Defender
• Key Vault
• Security Center

I didn`t find the documentation about them.

Thank you!

Answer 1

@Vitalii Liashuk Here's a brief explanation of each service you mentioned:

1. Advanced Data Security: Advanced Data security was rebranded as Azure Defender for SQL. It is more tightly integrated with Azure Security Center. This service helps you protect your databases by providing vulnerability assessments and threat detection capabilities. It can also help you comply with regulatory requirements by providing security recommendations and audit logs. Some reference documents :https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/advanced-data-security-for-sql-servers-on-azure-virtual-machines/, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/defender-for-sql-usage#set-up-ads-for-iaas
2. Advanced Threat Protection: Advanced Threat Protection is otherwise known as Microsoft Defender for Identity. This service helps you detect and respond to advanced threats across your cloud workloads. It uses machine learning and behavioral analytics to identify suspicious activities and provides alerts and recommendations for remediation. Some reference documents: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-and-identity/introducing-azure-advanced-threat-protection/ba-p/250332,https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-for-identity/what-is
3. Azure Defender: Azure Defender also known as Microsoft Defender for cloud. This service provides unified security management and advanced threat protection across your hybrid cloud workloads. It includes features such as vulnerability management, threat protection, and security posture management.Some reference documents: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/defender-for-cloud-introduction , https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/azure-security-product-name-changes-microsoft-ignite-november/ba-p/3004418?WT.mc_id=modinfra-48365-socuff
4. Key Vault: This service helps you safeguard cryptographic keys and secrets used by your cloud applications and services. It provides centralized key management and access control and can be integrated with other Azure services. Some reference documents: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/general/basic-concepts
5. Security Center: Security Center also known as Microsoft Defender for cloud. This service provides a centralized view of your security posture across your Azure environment. It includes features such as security recommendations, threat protection, and compliance management. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Answer 2

Hi Vitalik,

The best place you can start exploring all the products is here - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/ and also go through the chart on this page, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/end-to-end?toc=%2Fazure%2Fsecurity%2Fjourney%2Ftoc.json&bc=%2Fazure%2Fsecurity%2Fbreadcrumb%2Ftoc.json

This will provide you more details and how each product and where they are used in the Azure Environment, also check out Microsoft Security learn modules as this will help you.

Hope this helps.

JS

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