When learning Azure security, I realized that many important security controls are already available in the platform but are easy to overlook during deployment and configuration.
To better understand Azure security, I reviewed several identity, networking, secrets management, monitoring, and security posture settings within my lab environment. Throughout this process, I identified a number of commonly overlooked configurations that could increase security risk if left unchecked.
In this article, I share 10 important Azure security settings that I explored, why they matter, how I verified them, and recommendations for improving overall security posture.
1. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Not Enforced
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