Wired for Hybrid - What's New in Azure Networking - April 2024 edition
Hello Folks, Azure Networking is the foundation of your infrastructure in Azure. Each month we bring you an update on What’s new in Azure Networking. In this blog post, we’ll cover what's new with Azure Networking in April 2024. In this blog post, we will cover the following announcements and how they can help you. Listener TLS certificates management in the Azure portal Application Gateway for Containers Application Gateway (v2) IPv6 support Microsoft open sources Retina: A cloud-native container networking observability platform Azure Virtual Network encryption now in additional regions Enjoy!Integrating Power BI with Azure Data Services
Unlock the full potential of your data with the seamless integration of Power BI and Azure Data Services. Discover how to connect, visualize, and analyze complex datasets effortlessly. Learn step-by-step methods, explore hands-on examples, and leverage Azure's powerful capabilities to transform your data into actionable insights. Dive into our comprehensive guide to master the integration of Power BI with Azure!
How does Azure ensure the security and privacy of sensitive patient data in the cloud?
In the healthcare industry, where privacy and security are paramount, storing sensitive patient data in the cloud can feel like a gamble. But Microsoft Azure employs a multi-layered approach to ensure your information stays safe. Here's how: Encryption at Rest and In Transit: Imagine your data wrapped in multiple layers of security. Azure encrypts patient data at rest (when stored) using industry-standard 256-bit AES encryption, which is practically uncrackable. And when data travels between Azure datacenters, it's encrypted again using secure protocols for additional protection. Compartmentalization: Azure uses a multi-tenant model, meaning various customers share the physical infrastructure. But worry not! Logical isolation keeps your data segregated from others, like placing your files in a separate folder on a shared server. Customer Control: You hold the reins! Azure Key Vault empowers you to manage the encryption keys that unlock your data. This ensures only authorized personnel can access sensitive information. Confidentiality Through Confidential Computing: For an extra layer of security, Azure offers confidential computing environments. These are like secure fortresses within the cloud that encrypt data even while it's being processed. This makes it virtually impossible for unauthorized users, even within Microsoft, to access your data. Compliance with Regulations: Azure adheres to a wide range of healthcare data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and HITRUST. This gives you peace of mind knowing your data security meets industry standards. By implementing these robust security measures, Azure ensures your patient data remains confidential, compliant, and protected in the cloud.
Azure Spending (NCE) tab does not show all clients with Azure Spend
I could very well be missing something obvious, but recently, there was a change to the Azure Spending (NCE) tab. It now only shows clients that have a Budget set in the CSP portal for a client. This can be easily replicated by deleting the budget amount from a client and it disappears from the Azure Spending (NCE) tab. Even if the client has thousands in monthly spend, they do not show up. No budget = No Alert if an Azure Sub is compromised = Partner pays for the resource spend themselves. When I created a case through Partner Center, I was told to go through all of our clients manually and set a budget and to constantly keep checking to see if new Subscriptions had been added, or I could check each client one by one using the Cost Management screen under each Subscription. This would be fine if we only had a few clients, but at over 5000 entries, this is not an acceptable workaround. Is there some way of downloading an Azure Spend report that shows ALL clients and not just ones that already have a Budget set? Thank you.
