Manage security for Arc-enabled hybrid servers

Intermediate
Security Engineer
Azure Arc
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Azure

Manage security controls for Azure Arc-enabled hybrid servers. Configure RBAC and extension security to prevent unauthorized agent modifications. Then apply Azure Policy to enforce security baselines on Arc-enrolled machines. Finally, monitor hybrid server security posture in Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you can:

  • Configure RBAC and extension allow/block lists to protect Arc-enabled servers from unauthorized extension installation
  • Assign and manage Azure Policy for Arc-enabled servers to enforce security baselines
  • Monitor the security posture of Arc-enrolled servers in Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Apply machine configuration policies to Arc-enrolled servers

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with Azure Arc-enabled servers, including connecting machines to Azure Arc
  • Understanding of Azure role-based access control (RBAC) and Azure Policy fundamentals
  • Basic familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud

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