Azure Firewall's security standards

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 To harden the security of an Azure firewall, consider implementing the following best practices:


  • Network Security Group (NSG) rules: Use NSG rules to control inbound and outbound traffic for specific subnets.

  • Azure Firewall: Use Azure Firewall as a central policy enforcement point for all traffic that flows through a virtual network.

  • Authentication and Authorization: Use Azure Active Directory (AD) to authenticate and authorize users, applications and devices that access Azure resources.

  • Virtual Network Service Endpoints: Use Virtual Network Service Endpoints to restrict traffic to Azure services over the Azure backbone network.

  • Use encryption: Encrypt data at rest and in transit by using Azure disk encryption and SSL/TLS certificates.

  • Threat protection: Use Azure security center to detect and mitigate threats to your firewall and other Azure resources.

  • Monitoring and logging: Use Azure Monitor and Azure Log Analytics to monitor and log network traffic and firewall activity.

  • Regular updates: Keep your firewall and related components up to date with the latest security patches and features.

  • Implement least privilege: Limit access to sensitive data and systems to only those who need it.

These are some of the general best practices for securing an Azure firewall. It's important to consider your specific security requirements and tailor your security measures accordingly.

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