Security is paramount when building applications in Azure. It’s not just about protecting your code; it’s also about how your application interacts with Azure services. In this session, we’ll explore two critical elements that can fortify your app’s defenses: Managed Identity and Private Endpoints.

Managed Identity acts as a trustworthy sidekick for your application, allowing secure authentication with Azure services without exposing secrets in your code. We’ll explore different flavors of Managed Identity—Managed, Unmanaged, and User-Managed—and discuss their optimal use cases. Meanwhile, Private Endpoints function like velvet ropes and bouncers, creating private network connections between your app and Azure services to keep unauthorized access at bay. We’ll delve into scenarios where Private Endpoints shine, such as meeting HIPAA or PCI DSS requirements, and demystify how Azure networking fits into the picture.