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Azure Network Security Ninja 🐱‍👤

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Your Path to Mastery in Azure Network Security

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gantt
    title Azure Network Security Ninja Learning Path
    dateFormat  YYYY-MM-DD
    section Introduction
    Overview                        :done,    des1, 2024-07-01, 2024-07-01
    section Core Azure Networking
    Virtual Networks                :active,  des2, 2024-07-02, 2024-07-04
    Subnets                         :         des3, 2024-07-05, 2024-07-07
    Network Security Groups (NSGs)  :         des4, 2024-07-08, 2024-07-10
    Application Security Groups (ASGs):       des5, 2024-07-11, 2024-07-13
    section Azure Firewall
    Overview                        :         des6, 2024-07-14, 2024-07-15
    Configuration                   :         des7, 2024-07-16, 2024-07-17
    Integration                     :         des8, 2024-07-18, 2024-07-19
    Monitoring and Management       :         des9, 2024-07-20, 2024-07-21
    section Network Security Best Practices
    Industry Standards              :         des10, 2024-07-22, 2024-07-23
    Best Practices for Azure        :         des11, 2024-07-24, 2024-07-25
    Implementation Strategies       :         des12, 2024-07-26, 2024-07-27
    Common Pitfalls                 :         des13, 2024-07-28, 2024-07-29
    section Advanced Threat Protection
    Azure DDoS Protection           :         des14, 2024-07-30, 2024-07-31
    Web Application Firewall (WAF)  :         des15, 2024-08-01, 2024-08-02
    Integration with Azure Services :         des16, 2024-08-03, 2024-08-04
    section Hybrid Connectivity
    Connecting On-Premises Networks :         des17, 2024-08-05, 2024-08-06
    Security Considerations         :         des18, 2024-08-07, 2024-08-08
    Management Tools                :         des19, 2024-08-09, 2024-08-10
    section Monitoring and Troubleshooting
    Azure Monitor                   :         des20, 2024-08-11, 2024-08-12
    Diagnostic Tools                :         des21, 2024-08-13, 2024-08-14
    Troubleshooting Techniques      :         des22, 2024-08-15, 2024-08-16
    section Hands-On Labs
    Practical Exercises             :         des23, 2024-08-17, 2024-08-18
    Deployment Templates            :         des24, 2024-08-19, 2024-08-20
    Integration with Learning Resources :     des25, 2024-08-21, 2024-08-22
    section Certification Preparation
    AZ-700 Exam                     :         des26, 2024-08-23, 2024-08-24
    Practice Tests                  :         des27, 2024-08-25, 2024-08-26
    Certification Benefits          :         des28, 2024-08-27, 2024-08-28
    section Community and Support
    Ninja Mentorship                :         des29, 2024-08-29, 2024-08-30
    Collaboration Platforms         :         des30, 2024-08-31, 2024-09-01
    Exclusive Resources             :         des31, 2024-09-02, 2024-09-03

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What You'll Learn

The Azure Network Security Ninja program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to design, implement, and manage robust security solutions for your Azure cloud environments.

Here's a snapshot of the key areas you'll master:

  • Core Azure Networking: Understand the fundamentals of virtual networks, subnets, network security groups (NSGs), and application security groups (ASGs).
  • Azure Firewall: Deep dive into Azure Firewall, its deployment and configuration, and its role in protecting your infrastructure.
  • Network Security Best Practices: Learn the latest security best practices and industry standards to apply to your Azure deployments.
  • Advanced Threat Protection: Explore tools like Azure DDoS Protection and Web Application Firewall (WAF) to safeguard your applications and data.
  • Hybrid Connectivity: Learn how to securely connect on-premises networks to Azure and manage hybrid network security scenarios.
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Gain expertise in using Azure Monitor and other tools to detect and respond to security threats.

Why Choose the Ninja Path?

The Ninja training is not your average course. Here's what sets it apart:

  • Hands-On Labs: Get your hands dirty with practical exercises that simulate real-world network security challenges.
  • Ninja Mentorship: Learn from seasoned Azure security experts who will guide you on your path.
  • Community Collaboration: Join a community of fellow ninjas to share knowledge, ask questions, and learn from each other.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access exclusive tools, templates, and scripts to accelerate your learning.
  • Certification Prep: Prepare for the AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions exam.

Who Should Enroll?

The Azure Network Security Ninja training is ideal for:

  • Network Engineers and Administrators who want to specialize in Azure cloud security.
  • Security Professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in cloud network security.
  • Azure Architects looking to design secure and compliant cloud solutions.
  • IT Professionals interested in building a career in cloud security.

Get Started Today!

Take the first step towards becoming an Azure Network Security Ninja!

[Link to Azure Network Security Ninja Training](http://aka.ms/aznetsecninja)

Unlock your full potential in the world of Azure Network Security! 💪🛡️

Note: I've intentionally omitted specific course details as these might vary. The provided link will take learners to the most up-to-date information.

Azure Network Security Ninja

The Azure Network Security Ninja training is a comprehensive program aimed at equipping IT professionals with advanced skills in securing Azure environments. This program covers various aspects of Azure network security, including the deployment and management of network security tools and practices.

Key Features of the Training:

  1. Modules and Structure:

    • The training consists of multiple modules that range from basic concepts to advanced network security configurations. Each module includes presentations, recorded sessions, and relevant documentation to support learning (Charbel Nemnom, ).
    • Topics include Azure DDoS Protection, Azure Firewall configurations, and the use of diagnostic settings to monitor and log network activities.

  2. Hands-on Labs:

    • Practical labs and deployment templates are available to practice the configuration of security measures such as Web Application Firewall (WAF), and integration with Azure Sentinel for enhanced security monitoring (GitHub, ).

  3. Knowledge Checks and Certification:

    • To earn the Azure Network Security Ninja certificate, participants must pass a knowledge check with a score of 80% or higher. This is not an official Microsoft certification but serves as a recognition of the participant's expertise in Azure network security (Microsoft Community Hub, ).
    • Details on obtaining the certificate, including the knowledge check link, can be found on the official Microsoft Community Hub page.

  4. Resources and Additional Reading:

    • The training material includes extensive documentation and resources, such as the Azure Firewall logs, metrics, and structured logs for a detailed view of firewall events. These resources are crucial for understanding and managing Azure network security effectively (GitHub, ).
    • For more in-depth exploration, participants can access additional content such as playbooks for vulnerability assessment and threat mitigation, available on GitHub.

  5. Community and Support:

    • The program is supported by a community of Azure professionals who regularly update the content and provide support through various platforms like blogs and forums. For instance, the Secure Infrastructure Blog offers insights and updates related to Azure network security (Secure Infrastructure Blog, ).

Conclusion

The Azure Network Security Ninja training is a valuable resource for IT professionals looking to enhance their skills in Azure network security. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical labs and continuous assessments, this program ensures participants are well-equipped to handle the complexities of securing Azure environments.

Related topics to explore:

  1. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Ninja
  2. Azure Security Engineer Associate certification
  3. Azure Sentinel Ninja training
  4. Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
  5. Implementing Azure Firewall and DDoS Protection

Take the Azure Network Security Ninja Knowledge Test to confirm your Azure Network Security Ninja Skills.

Once you have completed the training, take the knowledge check here. If you score more than 80% in the knowledge check, request your certificate here. If you achieved less than 80%, please review the training material again and re-take the assessment.

  1. The Basics

1.1 Introduction to network security concepts

This module introduces general concepts of network and web application security.

1.1.1 Network security in Azure Be familiar with network security concepts and ways you can achieve a secure network deployment in the Azure cloud.

  • Network security and containment in Azure
  • Secure and govern workloads with network level segmentation
  • Best practices for network security

1.1.2 Web application protection in Azure Be familiar with web application protection concepts and ways you can achieve a secure web application deployment in the Azure cloud.

  • Best practices for secure PaaS deployments
  • N-tier architecture style

1.2 Introduction to Azure network security products

1.2.1 Azure DDoS Protection

1.2.1.1 Azure DDoS Protection - Network Protection Azure DDoS Network Protection, combined with application design best practices, provides enhanced DDoS mitigation features to defend against DDoS attacks.

For more information, check the Azure DDoS Protection documentation.

MS Learn Training Material: Azure DDoS Protection (34 minutes)

This MS Learn module will show you how to guard your Azure services from a denial-of-service attack using Azure DDoS Protection.

1.2.1.2 Azure DDoS Protection - IP Protection IP Protection is a new SKU for Azure DDoS Protection that is designed with SMBs in mind and delivers enterprise-grade, and cost-effective DDoS protection. You can defend against L3/L4 DDoS attacks with always-on monitoring and adaptive tuning that ensure your application is always protected. With IP Protection, you now have the flexibility to enable protection on a single public IP. Azure DDoS Protection integrates seamlessly with other Azure services for real-time alerts, metrics, and insights to strengthen your security posture.

DDoS IP Protection: QuickStart: Create and configure Azure DDoS IP Protection - Azure portal

1.2.2 Azure Firewall and Azure Firewall Manager Azure Firewall is a managed, cloud-based network security service that protects your Azure Virtual Network resources. It's a fully stateful firewall as a service with built-in high availability and unrestricted cloud scalability.

For more information, check the Azure Firewall documentation.

Azure Firewall Manager is a security management service that provides central security policy and route management for cloud-based security perimeters.

For more information, check the Azure Firewall Manager documentation.

MS Learn Training Material: Azure Firewall and Azure Firewall Manager (48 minutes)

This MS Learn module will describe how Azure Firewall protects Azure Virtual Network resources, including the Azure Firewall features, rules, deployment options, and administration with Azure Firewall Manager.

1.2.3 Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) Web Application Firewall (WAF) provides centralized protection of your web applications from common exploits and vulnerabilities. You can deploy WAF on Azure Application Gateway or WAF on Azure Front Door.

For more information, check the Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) documentation.

MS Learn Training Material: Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) (40 minutes)

This MS Learn module will show how Azure Web Application Firewall protects Azure web applications from common attacks, including its features, how it’s deployed, and its common use cases.

  1. Architecture and Deployments

2.1 Standalone Deployments

2.1.1 Azure DDoS Protection When deploying Azure DDoS Protection, keep in mind that public IPs in ARM-based VNETs are currently the only type of protected resource. Public IPs that are part of PaaS services (multitenant) are not supported for Azure DDoS Network Protection SKU at this time.

The main steps to deploy Azure DDoS

Network Protection are:

  • Create a DDoS protection plan
  • Attach vNETs to the DDoS protection plan
  • Configure DDoS logging
  • Enable diagnostic settings on Public IP Address resources

Do you prefer videos? Check out the Getting started with Azure Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection (60 minutes) webinar. You can also quickly browse through the contents of the presentation deck.

2.1.2 Azure Firewall You can choose to deploy Azure Firewall Basic SKU, Azure Firewall Standard SKU or Azure Firewall Premium SKU. Check the documentation below to get an understanding of their feature differences:

It is also possible to upgrade or downgrade between the Azure Firewall Standard and Azure Firewall Premium SKUs. This upgrade/downgrade feature allows you to easily and efficiently move between these two SKUs without service downtime, with a single click of a button.

During your planning stages, it’s also a good idea to refer to the known issues for these products. Being aware of these known issues will save you time and stress when deploying your Azure Firewall.

Deploy and configure Azure Firewall using the Azure portal:

Azure Firewall logs and metrics:

Integrate Azure Firewall with Azure Standard Load Balancer

Use Azure Firewall to protect Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Deployments

Azure Firewall DNS settings

Azure Firewall in forced tunneling mode

Azure Firewall Explicit Proxy (Preview)

Azure Firewall can be configured in proxy mode to enable the sending application direct traffic to the firewall's private IP address without the use of a User Defined Route (UDR).

Azure Firewall Protection for O365

Azure Firewall integration with O365 enables the ability to secure and manage traffic destined to O365 endpoints in an efficient and simplified manner. This is achieved through the use of Azure Firewall built-in service tags and FQDN tags which group the required IPv4 addresses by Office365 service and category. The service tags and FQDN tags can be used in the Firewall Network rules or Application rules to secure traffic destined to the O365 endpoint or IP address.

Do you prefer videos? Check out the Manage application and network connectivity with Azure Firewall (50 minutes) webinar. You can also quickly browse through the contents of the presentation deck.

You can also check out this Azure Firewall Deep Dive on YouTube (82 minutes). It covers almost everything you need to know!

2.1.3 Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Azure Web Application Firewall DRS and CRS Rules and Rule Groups

The Azure Web Application Firewall consists of the Core Rule Sets (CRS) or Default Rules Sets (DRS) which are rules that protect web applications from common vulnerabilities and exploits. These rulesets are managed by Azure making them easy to deploy to protect against a common set of security threats.

The Application Gateway WAF consists of rules based on the OWASP CRS 3.2, 3.1 or 3.0. Additionally, the Application Gateway WAF now supports the Default Ruleset (DRS) 2.1. The Default Ruleset (DRS) is an Azure managed ruleset that is baselined from the OWASP CRS rules and includes the Microsoft Threat Intelligence (MSTIC) rules that are written in partnership with the Microsoft Intelligence team.

For more information, check out: Web Application Firewall DRS and CRS rule groups and rules.

**Azure Web Application

Firewall Sensitive Data Protection (Preview)**

The sensitive data protection for Application Gateway WAF is a new feature that masks sensitive data (such as passwords, IP addresses) that can be read within the WAF logs. Normally, when a WAF rule is triggered, the WAF logs the details of the request in clear text. To protect against the exposure of sensitive data, the Web Application Firewall's (WAF's) Log Scrubbing tool (preview) assists to remove sensitive data from the WAF logs by using a rules engine that allows one to build custom rules to identify specific portions of a request that contain sensitive information. Once identified, the tool scrubs that information from your logs and replaces it with *******.

For more information check out - Azure Web Application Firewall Sensitive Data Protection. You can also check out this blogpost - Public Preview: Support for DRS and Mask sensitive data on Application Gateway WAF.

Check out the below resources on how to create and use a WAF policy:

2.2 Advanced Deployments

2.2.1 On-Prem Hybrid

2.2.2 vWAN (Secured Virtual Hub)

2.2.3 vWAN (Secured Virtual Hub) with 3rd party SECCaaS

2.2.4 Hub and Spoke

2.2.5 Forced Tunneling with 3rd party NVAs

2.2.6 Multi-product combination in Azure

2.2.7 TLS Inspection on Azure Firewall

Do you prefer videos? Check out the Content Inspection Using TLS Termination with Azure Firewall Premium (50 minutes) webinar. You can also quickly browse through the contents of the presentation deck.

2.2.8 Per-Site or Per-URI WAF policies on Azure Application Gateway

Do you prefer videos? Check out the Using Azure WAF Policies to Protect Your Web Application at Different Association Levels (50 minutes) webinar. You can also quickly browse through the contents of the presentation deck.

  1. Operations

3.1 Centralized Management

3.1.1 Azure Firewall Manager and Firewall Policy

Azure Firewall Manager now also manages WAF Policy and DDoS Protection plans. This will assist organizations to easily manage and control their network security policy deployments. Check out What is Azure Firewall Manager? | Microsoft Learn for more information on this.

3.1.2 Web Application Firewall (WAF) Policy

3.2 Optimizing

3.2.1 Azure Firewall Policy Analytics

Azure Firewall Policy Analytics provides deeper insights, centralized visibility and greater granular control to Azure Firewall rules and policies. Policy Analytics enables one to easily and efficiently fine-tune Azure Firewall rules and policies ensuring enhanced security and compliance.

3.2.2 Web Application Firewall (WAF) tuning

Do you prefer videos? Check out the Boosting your Azure Web Application (WAF) deployment (45 minutes) webinar and [Azure WAF Tuning for Web Applications](https://

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/frontdoor/waf-tuning) (webinar). You can also quickly browse through the contents of the presentation deck.

3.3 Governance

3.3.1 Built-in Azure Policies for Azure DDoS Network Protection

3.3.2 Built-in Azure Policies for Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)

3.3.3 Restrict creation of Azure DDoS Network Protection plans with Azure Policy

If you are looking to prevent unplanned or unapproved costs associated with the creation of multiple DDoS plans within the same tenant, check out this Azure Policy template. This policy denies the creation of Azure DDoS Network Protection plans on any subscriptions, except for the ones defined as allowed.

3.4 Responding

3.4.1 Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) This Logic App Playbook for Sentinel will add the source IP address passed from the Sentinel Incident to a custom WAF rule blocking the IP. For a more comprehensive description of this use case, check our blog post Integrating Azure Web Application Firewall with Azure Sentinel.

3.4.2 Azure DDoS Network Protection During an active access, Azure DDoS Network Protection customers have access to the DDoS Rapid Response (DRR) team, who can help with attack investigation during an attack and post-attack analysis.

This DDoS Mitigation Alert Enrichment template will alert administrators of a DDoS event, while adding essential information in the body of the email for a more detailed notification.

  1. Integrations

Using Azure Sentinel with Azure Web Application Firewall

You can integrate Azure WAF with Azure Sentinel for security information event management (SIEM). By doing this, you can use Azure Sentinel’s security analytics, playbooks and workbooks with your WAF’s log data.

In this blog post, we cover in further detail how to configure the log connector, query logs, generate incidents, and automate responses to incidents.

Using Azure Sentinel Solutions for Azure Firewall

The Azure Firewall Solution provides new threat detections, hunting queries, a new firewall workbook and response automation as packaged content. This enables you to find the appropriate solution easily and then deploy all the components in the solution in a single step from the Solutions blade in Azure Sentinel.

In this blog post, we cover in further detail how automate detections and response for Azure Firewall events using Azure Sentinel.

  1. Hands-on Labs

Network Security Demo lab: Azure pre-configured test deployment kit for POC is available in this repository. You can use this lab to validate Proof of Concepts for the different Network security products. You can find more information on set up and demo in the NetSec POC blogpost.

WAF Attack test lab: Set up a Web Application Firewall lab environment to verify how you can identify, detect and protect against suspicious activities in your environment. This blogpost provides steps to protect against potential attacks and you can deploy the template from GitHub.

Interactive Guide: If you cannot set up a lab environment, you can still get a hands-on experience with our Azure network security interactive guide. In this guide, we will show you how you can protect your cloud infrastructure with Azure network security tools.

  1. Resource References
  • Register for upcoming webinars or watch recordings of past webinars in our Microsoft Security Community!
  • Check out and be sure to contribute with our Azure Network Security samples in GitHub!
  • Check out our Azure Network Security blog posts in our Tech Community!
  • Provide feedback and ideas about Azure products and features in our Azure Feedback portal!

Azure Network Security Ninja Exam Answers

Here are the answers to the questions based on the information from the relevant documentation and resources:

  1. Correct order to configure DDoS Network Protection:

    • Option: iii, ii, iv, i
    • Explanation: The correct order is to create a DDoS protection plan, attach VNets to the DDoS protection plan, configure DDoS logging, and then enable diagnostic settings on Public IP Address resources (Microsoft Community Hub, ).

  2. Rule collection group processed last by the firewall:

    • Option: Default Application rule collection group
    • Explanation: According to the priority order, the Default Application rule collection group is processed last by the firewall (Microsoft Learn).

  3. Protecting AppWeb1 with WAF1 at a global level:

    • Option: Deploy an Azure Front Door.
    • Explanation: To protect a web app globally using WAF, you first need to deploy Azure Front Door (Microsoft Documentation).

  4. Not considered a type of DDoS attack:

    • Options: Drive-by attacks, Ransomware attacks
    • Explanation: Drive-by attacks and ransomware attacks are not types of DDoS attacks. DDoS attacks typically include resource, protocol, and volumetric attacks (Microsoft Documentation).

  5. True or False, Azure DDoS Protection is zone-resilient by default:

    • Option: True
    • Explanation: Azure DDoS Protection is zone-resilient by default, ensuring availability across different availability zones (Microsoft Documentation).

  6. Definition of Forced Tunneling:

    • Option: Forced tunneling lets you redirect or "force" all Internet-bound traffic back to an on-premises edge firewall or other network virtual appliance (NVA) to process network traffic before it is passed to the Internet.
    • Explanation: This definition accurately describes forced tunneling in Azure (Microsoft Learn).

  7. Reason Azure Firewall needs a /26 subnet size:

    • Option: Azure Firewall must provision more virtual machine instances as it scales. A /26 address space ensures that the firewall has enough IP addresses available to accommodate the scaling.
    • Explanation: The /26 subnet size allows for sufficient IP addresses to accommodate the scaling of Azure Firewall instances (Microsoft Documentation).

  8. Features found in both DDoS IP Protection and DDoS Network Protection SKUs:

    • Options: L3/L4 Automatic attack mitigation, Cost protection, Metrics and alerts
    • Explanation: These features are found in both SKU types (Microsoft Learn).

  9. Not a recommended best practice in cloud network security and containment:

    • Option: Use de-centralized network management and security.
    • Explanation: Decentralized network management and security is not a recommended practice; centralized management is preferred for consistency and control (Microsoft Documentation).

  10. Advanced capabilities of Azure Firewall Premium over Azure Firewall Standard:

    • Options: TLS Inspection, URL Filtering, Intrusion Detection and Prevention System
    • Explanation: These are advanced features offered by Azure Firewall Premium (Microsoft Documentation).

  11. PowerShell command to create an Azure WAF configuration:

    • Option: New-AzApplicationGatewayWebApplicationFirewallConfiguration
    • Explanation: This command creates a WAF configuration for an Azure application gateway (Microsoft Learn).

  12. Feature of Azure Firewall for managing ruleset complexity:

    • Option: Azure Firewall Policy Analytics.
    • Explanation: This feature helps in cleaning up firewall rules and identifying duplicates and unused rules (Microsoft Learn).

  13. Use cases supported by Azure Firewall for TLS inspection:

    • Options: Inbound TLS Inspection; supported with Azure Application Gateway, East-West TLS Inspection, Outbound TLS inspection.
    • Explanation: These are the supported use cases for TLS inspection in Azure Firewall (Microsoft Documentation).

  14. Pattern used for the new Virtual Networks setup by Contoso Enterprises:

    • Option: Multiple Virtual Networks in a hub & spoke model.
    • Explanation: This pattern is used for segmenting and adding security within virtual

networks (Microsoft Documentation).

  1. Feature of Azure firewall to allow business vendors and partners access the virtual machine:

    • Option: Network Address Translation Rules
    • Explanation: NAT rules are used to allow external access to internal resources through a public IP (Microsoft Documentation).

  2. Main principles of the Azure Well-Architected Framework:

    • Options: Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization, Security
    • Explanation: These principles are part of the Azure Well-Architected Framework (Microsoft Learn).

  3. Certificates used in Azure Firewall Premium TLS deployment:

    • Options: Intermediate CA Certificate, Server Certificate, Root CA Certificate
    • Explanation: These certificates are typically used in TLS deployment (Microsoft Documentation).

  4. Not an acceptable network architecture for Azure Firewall Manager:

    • Option: Spoke virtual network
    • Explanation: Spoke virtual networks are not used for Azure Firewall Manager deployment (Microsoft Documentation).

  5. True or False, Azure Firewall Manager allows configuration with third-party security partners:

    • Option: True
    • Explanation: Azure Firewall Manager supports integration with third-party security providers like Zscaler and iboss (Microsoft Learn).

  6. Threat category not covered by the default WAF rule set:

    • Option: Logic Bombs analysis
    • Explanation: This category is not covered by the default WAF rule set (Microsoft Documentation).

  7. Diagnostic settings available for Azure DDoS Network Protection:

    • Options: DDoSProtectionNotifications, DDoSMitigationFlowLogs, All Metrics
    • Explanation: These diagnostic settings are available for DDoS Network Protection (Microsoft Learn).

  8. Azure Network Security service protecting against web vulnerabilities:

    • Option: Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
    • Explanation: Azure WAF protects against web vulnerabilities and exploits based on OWASP standards (Microsoft Documentation).

  9. Modes for WAF policy configuration:

    • Options: Blocking Mode, Detection Mode
    • Explanation: These are the available modes for WAF policy configuration (Microsoft Learn).

  10. PowerShell command to create an Azure firewall:

    • Option: $Azfw = New-AzFirewall -Name Test-FW01 -ResourceGroupName Test-FW-RG -Location "East US" -VirtualNetwork $testVnet -PublicIpAddress $FWpip
    • Explanation: This command creates an Azure firewall (Microsoft Documentation).

  11. Not a benefit of using Azure Web Application Firewall:

    • Option: The Web application Firewall can be used for application round-robin load distribution.
    • Explanation: WAF is not used for load distribution; it is used for protection against web vulnerabilities (Microsoft Learn).

  12. True or False, Firewall Manager allows creating a secured virtual hub or converting an existing virtual hub:

    • Option: True
    • Explanation: This functionality is supported by Firewall Manager (Microsoft Documentation).

  13. Type of custom WAF rule being configured by Roy:

    • Option: Rate limiting rule
    • Explanation: A rule limiting the number of requests from a client IP during a specific duration is a rate limiting rule (Microsoft Documentation).

  14. Best practice under the Zero Trust approach:

    • Option: Give Conditional Access to resources based on device, identity, assurance, network location, and more.
    • Explanation: Conditional access is a best practice under Zero Trust (Microsoft Learn).

  15. True or False, Azure WAF cannot block certain countries/regions:

    • Option: False
    • Explanation: Azure WAF can block access from specific countries/regions (Microsoft Documentation).

  16. Not a benefit of using Azure Firewall Manager:

    • Option: Restart, Shutdown and deallocate Azure firewalls from Azure Portal.
    • Explanation: This capability is not a benefit of using Azure Firewall Manager (Microsoft Learn).

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Azure Network Security Ninja Mindmap

  • Introduction

    • Overview of Azure Network Security Ninja
    • Importance of Azure Network Security

  • Core Azure Networking

    • Virtual Networks
      • Definition
      • Configuration
    • Subnets
      • Importance
      • Management
    • Network Security Groups (NSGs)
      • Rules
      • Best Practices
    • Application Security Groups (ASGs)
      • Usage
      • Configuration

  • Azure Firewall

    • Overview
      • Features
      • Deployment Options
    • Configuration
      • Rules
      • Logging
    • Integration
      • Azure Sentinel
      • Load Balancer
    • Monitoring and Management
      • Azure Monitor
      • Logs and Metrics

  • Network Security Best Practices

    • Industry Standards
    • Best Practices for Azure
    • Implementation Strategies
    • Common Pitfalls

  • Advanced Threat Protection

    • Azure DDoS Protection
      • Features
      • Deployment
    • Web Application Firewall (WAF)
      • Features
      • Configuration
    • Integration with Azure Services
      • Azure Sentinel
      • Azure Monitor

  • Hybrid Connectivity

    • Connecting On-Premises Networks
      • VPN Gateway
      • ExpressRoute
    • Security Considerations
      • Best Practices
      • Common Challenges
    • Management Tools
      • Azure Network Watcher
      • Monitoring and Alerts

  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting

    • Azure Monitor
      • Setup
      • Custom Metrics
    • Diagnostic Tools
      • Network Watcher
      • Azure Firewall Logs
    • Troubleshooting Techniques
      • Common Issues
      • Resolution Steps

  • Hands-On Labs

    • Practical Exercises
      • Simulation of Real-World Scenarios
    • Deployment Templates
      • Quickstart Templates
      • Custom Templates
    • Integration with Learning Resources
      • Microsoft Learn Modules
      • GitHub Repositories

  • Certification Preparation

    • AZ-700 Exam
      • Exam Overview
      • Study Resources
    • Practice Tests
      • Sample Questions
      • Mock Exams
    • Certification Benefits
      • Career Advancement
      • Recognition in the Industry

  • Community and Support

    • Ninja Mentorship
      • Expert Guidance
      • One-on-One Sessions
    • Collaboration Platforms
      • Forums
      • Online Groups
    • Exclusive Resources
      • Tools and Templates
      • Custom Scripts

Conclusion

  • Path to Becoming an Azure Network Security Ninja
    • Continuous Learning
    • Staying Updated with Industry Trends
    • Leveraging Community Resources

[Visual Mindmap Representation]

Azure Network Security Ninja
├── Introduction
├── Core Azure Networking
│   ├── Virtual Networks
│   ├── Subnets
│   ├── Network Security Groups (NSGs)
│   └── Application Security Groups (ASGs)
├── Azure Firewall
│   ├── Overview
│   ├── Configuration
│   ├── Integration
│   └── Monitoring and Management
├── Network Security Best Practices
├── Advanced Threat Protection
│   ├── Azure DDoS Protection
│   ├── Web Application Firewall (WAF)
│   └── Integration with Azure Services
├── Hybrid Connectivity
│   ├── Connecting On-Premises Networks
│   ├── Security Considerations
│   └── Management Tools
├── Monitoring and Troubleshooting
│   ├── Azure Monitor
│   ├── Diagnostic Tools
│   └── Troubleshooting Techniques
├── Hands-On Labs
│   ├── Practical Exercises
│   ├── Deployment Templates
│   └── Integration with Learning Resources
├── Certification Preparation
│   ├── AZ-700 Exam
│   ├── Practice Tests
│   └── Certification Benefits
└── Community and Support
    ├── Ninja Mentorship
    ├── Collaboration Platforms
    └── Exclusive Resources

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mindmap
  root((Azure Network Security Ninja))
    Introduction
    Core Azure Networking
      Virtual Networks
      Subnets
      Network Security Groups (NSGs)
      Application Security Groups (ASGs)
    Azure Firewall
      Overview
      Configuration
      Integration
      Monitoring and Management
    Network Security Best Practices
    Advanced Threat Protection
      Azure DDoS Protection
      Web Application Firewall (WAF)
      Integration with Azure Services
    Hybrid Connectivity
      Connecting On-Premises Networks
      Security Considerations
      Management Tools
    Monitoring and Troubleshooting
      Azure Monitor
      Diagnostic Tools
      Troubleshooting Techniques
    Hands-On Labs
      Practical Exercises
      Deployment Templates
      Integration with Learning Resources
    Certification Preparation
      AZ-700 Exam
      Practice Tests
      Certification Benefits
    Community and Support
      Ninja Mentorship
      Collaboration Platforms
      Exclusive Resources

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classDiagram
    AzureNetworkSecurityNinja "1" -- "n" CoreAzureNetworking : includes
    AzureNetworkSecurityNinja "1" -- "n" AzureFirewall : includes
    AzureNetworkSecurityNinja "1" -- "n" NetworkSecurityBestPractices : includes
    AzureNetworkSecurityNinja "1" -- "n" AdvancedThreatProtection : includes
    AzureNetworkSecurityNinja "1" -- "n" HybridConnectivity : includes
    AzureNetworkSecurityNinja "1" -- "n" MonitoringAndTroubleshooting : includes
    AzureNetworkSecurityNinja "1" -- "n" HandsOnLabs : includes
    AzureNetworkSecurityNinja "1" -- "n" CertificationPreparation : includes
    AzureNetworkSecurityNinja "1" -- "n" CommunityAndSupport : includes

    class AzureNetworkSecurityNinja {
        + Introduction()
    }

    class CoreAzureNetworking {
        + VirtualNetworks()
        + Subnets()
        + NetworkSecurityGroups()
        + ApplicationSecurityGroups()
    }

    class AzureFirewall {
        + Overview()
        + Configuration()
        + Integration()
        + MonitoringAndManagement()
    }

    class NetworkSecurityBestPractices {
        + IndustryStandards()
        + BestPracticesForAzure()
        + ImplementationStrategies()
        + CommonPitfalls()
    }

    class AdvancedThreatProtection {
        + AzureDDoSProtection()
        + WebApplicationFirewall()
        + IntegrationWithAzureServices()
    }

    class HybridConnectivity {
        + ConnectingOnPremisesNetworks()
        + SecurityConsiderations()
        + ManagementTools()
    }

    class MonitoringAndTroubleshooting {
        + AzureMonitor()
        + DiagnosticTools()
        + TroubleshootingTechniques()
    }

    class HandsOnLabs {
        + PracticalExercises()
        + DeploymentTemplates()
        + IntegrationWithLearningResources()
    }

    class CertificationPreparation {
        + AZ700Exam()
        + PracticeTests()
        + CertificationBenefits()
    }

    class CommunityAndSupport {
        + NinjaMentorship()
        + CollaborationPlatforms()
        + ExclusiveResources()
    }

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