Welcome to my curated cloud security learning map—a strategic pivot to mastering Azure security fundamentals through modular concepts, hands-on labs, and visual documentation. This repo serves as a blueprint for building secure, resilient cloud infrastructure.
A structured breakdown of key security domains in Azure, aligned with best practices and real-world scenarios.
🔑 Secure access starts with strong identity boundaries.
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RBAC – Role-Based Access Control for scoped permissions
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JIT Access – Just-In-Time elevation to reduce attack surface
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PIM – Privileged Identity Management for sensitive roles
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Conditional Access – Policy-based access enforcement
📌 Coming soon: Visual walkthroughs of JIT & PIM flows in Azure portal
🧬 Safeguarding data at rest, in transit, and in use.
- Encryption – End-to-end protection for storage and traffic
- Azure Key Vault – Centralized secrets and key management
- OAuth & API Tokens – Secure authentication for services
📌 Coming soon: Key Vault integration with Azure Functions
🌐 Defend your perimeter with layered controls.
- NSGs & ASGs – Network and application-level segmentation
- Private Endpoints – Secure access to PaaS services
- Zero Trust Architecture – Assume breach, verify explicitly
📌 Coming soon: NSG rule simulation and Zero Trust diagram
🧰 Build secure-by-default environments.
- Secure VM Configs – Hardened OS images and settings
- Patch Management – Update strategy for VMs and containers
- Least Privilege – Scoped access for automation and scripts
📌 Coming soon: Baseline image checklist and automation RBAC flow
📡 Visibility is your first line of defense.
- Azure Defender – Threat protection for workloads
- Azure Sentinel – SIEM for intelligent detection
- Activity Logs – Audit trails and diagnostic hooks
📌 Coming soon: Sentinel workbook templates and alert rules
🧪 Validate posture and align with standards.
- Static Analysis – Tools like
tfsec,checkovfor IaC scanning - Azure Policy – Enforce guardrails across subscriptions
- Compliance Mapping – ISO, NIST, CIS alignment
📌 Coming soon: Policy initiative templates and tfsec scan reports
- ✅ Document security concepts with clarity and visual impact
- ✅ Translate theory into hands-on labs and carousel-ready cards
- ✅ Build a portfolio of secure Azure practices for sandbox and production
💬 This repo is a living blueprint—updated as I grow in cloud security mastery. Feedback and collaboration welcome!