Introduction
This module covers Microsoft Defender for Cloud, a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) designed to protect cloud-based applications from various cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Scenario
Imagine you're a security manager at a large organization that uses cloud-based applications extensively. You're constantly facing challenges in protecting your applications from various cyber threats and vulnerabilities. You need a comprehensive solution that can provide security across Azure Arc-enabled servers to prevent breaches, and offer specific protections for servers and other workloads. This is where Microsoft Defender for Cloud comes into play.
Learning objectives
The topics covered in this module include:
- Securing cloud applications for Arc-enabled servers.
- Protecting cloud workloads for Arc-enabled servers.
- Connecting your non-Azure machines to Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Connecting on-premises machines by using Azure Arc.
- Connecting on-premises machines by using the Azure portal.
- Onboard a Windows server.
- Onboard a Linux server.
- Verify that Arc-enabled machines are connected.
Goals
By the end of this module, you'll be able to understand how Microsoft Defender for Cloud for Azure Arc-enabled servers can help you protect your cloud-based applications from various cyber threats.