Securing the Cloud: Implementing Zero Trust with Azure Network Services"

In this session, we will discuss Azure network security services that assist organizations in implementing the Zero Trust approach, specifically focusing on the third principle—assume breach. There is a growing need for a security model that can effectively adapt to modern complexity, accommodate the hybrid workplace, and, most importantly, safeguard applications and data regardless of location. Azure network security services are essential in fulfilling this role.

Fortifying Your Cloud: Mastering Azure Networking Services to Protect Your Applications.

This session will provide an in-depth exploration of Azure network security services designed for secure application delivery. Participants will review various networking application delivery services and examine their features and limitations.

Additionally, the session will guide attendees through the appropriate security layer for hosting applications within the Azure cloud. Attendees can also look forward to a hands-on demonstration featuring Azure Front Door and other relevant services.

Improve the cloud productivity with Azure Co-pilot: Design, operate, troubleshoot and optimise.

This session will cover the latest Azure AI Companion tool, Azure Co-Pilot. This session will be helpful to any Azure cloud specialist with any skill set. You will discover how to streamline design, enhance troubleshooting, and unlock cutting-edge capabilities across Azure services. Additionally, you can leverage Co-pilot's rich abilities to create CLI and Terraform scripts for efficient management. Our primary focus will be understanding Azure Co-Pilot's importance and how it works. Furthermore, a demo will be presented to provide a practical illustration of Co-Pilot.

Enhancing Security in Containerised Applications using Azure Application Gateway for Containers

Azure Application Gateway for Containers

Unlocking Security: Embracing Zero Trust with Azure Firewall for Robust Defense in Depth!

This session will highlight the latest enhancements and capabilities designed to strengthen security posture and provide greater visibility into the Azure cloud network environment.

Abstract:
Highlights include the following
- Introduction
- Customer Controlled Updates
- Azure firewall features
- Azure Firewall diff SKUs
- Azure Monitor: Basic Plan
- Ingestion Time Transformation
- Security Copilot in Embedded Experience
- Private IP DNAT
- Demo.

This session will highlight the latest enhancements and capabilities designed to strengthen security posture and provide greater visibility into the Azure cloud network environment. Whether you're new to Azure Firewall or looking to stay current, this session will equip you with the insights needed to protect your cloud workloads effectively and aligned with Zero Trust. Learn how to strengthen your network posture with real-time threat detection, granular access controls, and intelligent traffic filtering.

Innovative Use cases of Azure Virtual Network Manager in Landing Zones.

This session will comprehensively explore the Azure Virtual Network Manager (AVNM) service, analysing its features and capabilities in detail. Participants will discover how AVNM integrates seamlessly with Azure Landing Zones, enhancing network and security policy management and streamlining operational efficiency.

This session will comprehensively explore the Azure Virtual Network Manager (AVNM) service, analysing its features and capabilities in detail. Participants will discover how AVNM integrates seamlessly with Azure Landing Zones, enhancing network management and streamlining operational efficiency.
This exploration will highlight best practices and use cases with the pivotal role AVNM plays in modern cloud infrastructure.
Any prerequisites for attendees: Knowledge of Azure Cloud networking.

Optimising AKS performance : Networking Best Practices

Discover proven strategies to enhance the performance of your AKS applications. Leveraging advanced techniques to learn how to optimise network latency, throughput, and resource utilisation. Following the insights provided in this session, you can make informed decisions about networking in your AKS clusters, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.

The session will cover key topics such as selecting the appropriate network model, optimizing network performance, load balancing, traffic management for applications in AKS, and utilizing Private AKS Clusters.

The session will cover key topics such as selecting the appropriate network model, optimizing network performance, load balancing, traffic management for applications in AKS, and utilizing Private AKS Clusters.

Security Best Practices for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)

Learn about the best practices for securing your AKS cluster using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and other strategies in the Azure cloud. In this session, you'll discover how to implement security configurations for AKS environments, leading to enhanced security, improved compliance, and a more secure cloud environment.

This session covers key topics such as Defender for Containers, securing ingress and egress traffic, networking security, pod and container security, workload identity, and role-based access control (RBAC).

Best practices to secure Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) Cluster with Defender for Cloud, and more techniques.
This session covers key topics such as Defender for Containers, securing ingress and egress traffic, networking security, pod and container security, workload identity, and role-based access control (RBAC).

Securing the Containers workload using Defender for Cloud for container protection.

This session will delve into the security features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, tailored for container workloads.

We will explore best practices for securing container environments, including vulnerability assessments, threat detection, runtime protection, and compliance management. Attendees will learn how Defender for Cloud enhances visibility into container workloads, enabling proactive monitoring and automated responses to potential threats. By the end of this discussion, participants will have practical insights and strategies to implement comprehensive security measures that safeguard their containerised applications, ensuring operational integrity and resilience against evolving cyber threats.