Explains Microsoft Entra's Intelligent Local Access feature, which optimizes network traffic by routing local connections directly instead of through the cloud.
Summary of key Azure security updates from January 2026, focusing on Private Link support for Defender for Cloud and multicloud improvements.
A developer's journey migrating from Cloudflare Zero-trust Tunnels to Tailscale for a private mesh VPN, detailing setup and benefits.
A guide to implementing a Zero Trust security architecture for web applications in Microsoft Azure, covering network security and identity management.
A developer explains how to set up a Cloudflare Tunnel to securely access a self-hosted Docker application from anywhere without exposing their home network.
Discusses challenges of using third-party firewall NVAs in Azure and argues for considering Azure Firewall due to platform lifecycle issues.
Explains how to use Azure Policy to automatically enable Virtual Network Flow Logs across many VNets for security and troubleshooting.
Explains how to inspect Azure Service Endpoint traffic using Azure Firewall, covering configuration and rule considerations.
Advanced techniques for using Azure VNet Flow Logs and Traffic Analytics to identify and fine-tune network security rules.
A technical guide exploring Azure's Network Security Perimeter service, covering its features and use for securing PaaS service public endpoints.
Explains why traditional DMZ and secure zone network designs offer little security in Azure, advocating for modern micro-segmentation approaches.
Explains the critical role of micro-segmentation in Azure network security, using analogies and Microsoft's zero-trust principles to advocate for proactive defense.
A deep dive into Azure Route Table planning, comparing 1:N vs 1:1 subnet associations and recommending a granular, automated approach.
Explains why routing is critical for security in Azure networks and how misconfigurations can bypass firewalls.
Explains a critical security misconception in Azure Network Security Groups: the 'VirtualNetwork' default rule allows traffic from more sources than expected, creating a vulnerability.
Explains how Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs) work, tracing their origins to Hyper-V Port ACLs and covering Admin Rules.
Explains how to configure Azure Storage Account firewalls and virtual networks using the Azure Verified Module for Terraform.
Explains Azure NSG default rules and how to properly configure them for secure network microsegmentation.
A guide on using Azure Virtual Network Manager to centrally govern and manage large-scale Azure virtual networks, including connectivity, security, and routing.
Explains how to use Azure Resource Explorer to manage large Access Control Lists (ACLs) directly via the ARM API, avoiding manual portal work.
